Embattled Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchell is set to cop a suspension from the NRL, following his white powder scandal that saw his season come to an early end.
Mitchell has been served with a breach notice from the league, after imagery emerged of him leaning over a white powder, which many assume to be an illicit substance.
The South Sydney star has already announced that he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to injury, but the NRL has held firm on its stance, stating that Mitchell will serve his suspension when he returns in 2025.
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Latrell Mitchell cops ban, fine from NRL in wake of white powder scandal
The NRL has handed Latrell Mitchell a one game suspension as a result of his white powder scandal, with the league citing him "acting in a manner which has brought the game into disrepute."
With Mitchell's season already over, he will serve his suspension during the 2025 season, once he is "fit and available to return from injury."
As well as his suspension, he has also been fined $20,000, and will be required to undertake training and education.
Mitchell took to social media Wednesday to acknowledge the incident, taking full responsibility and expressing his willingness to use this scandal as an opportunity for growth.
"Sometimes in life you make poor decisions and I have accepted that as a man/family man/club man I want to do better," Mitchell wrote.
"I can take this time now to move forward, look ahead, and continue on being the best version of myself.
"Love to all that has supported [me] through this. Very grateful."
Rabbitohs hand Mitchell additional fine
As well as the NRL's sanctions, Mitchell has received an additional fine from his club, announced in a statement Thursday.
The total fine from South Sydney is $100,000, with $80,000 suspended pending any further contract breaches.
This will see Mitchell pay a total of $40,000 in fines for the incident, which Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly described as a challenging time for the entire club.
"This has been a very challenging time for everyone at South Sydney, including staff and management, coaches, players, members, supporters, and Latrell himself," Solly said via a statement.
"Most importantly, it has been very difficult for his family. This is not lost on Latrell. He has shown great remorse and given us a solid commitment to improve himself, make better decisions, and to work towards becoming the best dad he can be to his children, the best partner he can be to Brielle, and the player he can be for the Rabbitohs.
"He has taken full responsibility for his decisions and his actions.
"I, along with the board and management, are confident that this will be a turning point for Latrell and that he will make better decisions in the future. We are committed to helping him do that."
