South Sydney have issued troubled star Latrell Mitchell a whopping $100,000 fine following the white substance photo scandal – but $80,000 will be suspended.
The heavy sanction from the Rabbitohs comes as Mitchell was also fined $20,000 by the NRL after the Integrity Unit concluded the fullback breached the sport’s code of conduct.
It followed a widely circulated image from a Dubbo hotel room.
Mitchell will have to cough up $40,000 and is said to be on his final chance at the Rabbitohs, with board members concerned about numerous instances of questionable behaviour in recent months.
‘This has been a very challenging time for everyone at South Sydney, including staff and management, coaches, players, members, supporters, and Latrell himself,’ chief executive Blake Solly told News Corp.
‘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.’
Solly added Mitchell, 27, ‘has taken full responsibility for his actions’ and is committed to ‘making better decisions in the future.’
