South Sydney Rabbitohs head coach Jason Demetriou praised Latrell Mitchell following his side’s 28-16 win over crosstown rivals the Sydney Roosters.
Additionally Demetriou was incredibly proud of the work Rabbitohs’ centre Latrell Mitchell has done on and off the paddock, crediting the 24-year-old’s maturity.
“Through the preseason his discipline off the field and the things he’s doing in and around that.” Demetriou said.
“He’s maturing as well and we’ve said that before, he’s living what he’s speaking about as well which is important.
“I know the impact he’s had in the changing room as well.”
The last time Latrell took on his former club it saw him suspended for six games for his his reckless shot on Roosters’ centre Joey Manu.
Not too mention the multiple scuffles and melees.
A large majority of the hype leading in the Round 3 encounter focused on Mitchell and whether the Roosters were out to seek revenge, however Latrell allowed his game to speak for himself scoring a try in the 66th minute and notching four from five from the tee.
Rabbitohs’ captain Cameron Murray was also pleased with Mitchell’s performance commending the work Latrell did in the offseason to his game.
“He’s (Latrell Mitchell) been pretty excited all preseason to get back out there.” Murray explained.
“I know it hurts not being able to get out there Round 1 so he’s been working really hard on his body and his fitness and I think he’s only going to get better.
“(We’re) really pleased with the result I thought Latrell played really well tonight.”
The Rabbitohs will be eager to build on their success next Friday when they take on reigning premiers the Penrith Panthers at BlueBet Stadium.
SOURCE: FOX SPORTS