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<p><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/latrell-mitchell-1n2p" target="" rel="" title="Latrell Mitchell">Latrell Mitchell</a> has finally ended his self-imposed media ban, fronting cameras for the first time in a long time and cracking jokes ahead of <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/south-sydney-rabbitohs" target="" rel="" title="South Sydney">South Sydney</a>'s round 10 game.</p><p>The enigmatic Rabbitohs superstar <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-latrell-mitchell-south-sydney-rabbitohs-media-ban-james-maloney-comments-20260429-p5zsag.html" target="" rel="" title="hadn't spoken to media since 2024">hadn't spoken to media since 2024</a> after he landed in hot water for <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-latrell-mitchell-interview-andrew-abdo-response-phil-gould-comments-20240320-p5ja7w.html" target="" rel="" title="an expletive-laden Triple M interview">an expletive-laden Triple M interview</a> and <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-south-sydney-rabbitoh-latrell-mitchell-white-substance-photo-integrity-unit-investigation-20240812-p5k1t1.html" target="" rel="" title="white powder scandal">white powder scandal</a>.</p><p>Mitchell's extended absence from official media duties, which all other NRL players are obligated to fulfil, had started to draw criticism in recent weeks.</p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/craig-bellamy-health-update-news-2026-cameron-munster-reaction-melbourne-storm-losing-streak-comments-20260505-p5ztwa.html" target="_blank"><strong>'Hit home': Munster's hope for Storm after Bellamy diagnosis</strong></a></p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/combat-sports/boxing-news-2026-michael-zerafa-shuts-down-rahim-mundine-fight-exclusive-20260505-p5ztxr.html" target="_blank"><strong>'Miles apart': Zerafa responds to Mundine swipe</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/paul-gallen-opinion-2026-news-perth-bears-vs-png-chiefs-player-recruitment-jarome-luai-james-bracey-video-criticism-tax-free-20260505-p5ztvt.html" target="_blank"><strong>Bears detail that stunned Gal before clash with TV host</strong></a></p><p>The likes of James Maloney and Josh Morris had spoken out regarding Mitchell's stance, but league great <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-latrell-mitchell-media-ban-cody-walker-multicultural-round-timana-tahu-exclusive-20260318-p5pqwu.html" target="" rel="" title="Timana Tahu earlier in the year defended the Bunnies centre">Timana Tahu earlier in the year defended the Bunnies centre</a>.</p><p>But in a surprising turn of events, Mitchell - despite not being listed in the rundown sent by the club on Monday - turned up for a press conference on Tuesday morning.</p><img data-id="08e9baed-5874-4fec-9264-3b9b50263d0e" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/08e9baed-5874-4fec-9264-3b9b50263d0e" caption="Latrell Mitchell speaks to media." alt="" source="Nine" data-width="3339" data-height="1878" fs="true" master-key="08e9baed-5874-4fec-9264-3b9b50263d0e" options="{"zoom":1.15,"offset":{"x":28,"y":-2},"aspect":1.7777777777777777,"originalWidth":3840,"originalHeight":2160}"/><p>"Welcome to Trellevision," the 28-year-old said as he walked in.</p><p>Mitchell was immediately asked what prompted him to end his media ban, explaining it was to honour long-time teammate Campbell Graham ahead of a milestone game.</p><p>"[I'm here] for Stretchy, big Campbell is playing his 150th this week and he's one of my great mates and all-time teammates, I'm very proud of him," he said.</p><p>"It's a special occasion this week and I only want to talk on special occasions now.</p><p>"Campbell has been a very good teammate to me for a long time and I thought, what better time to come out and have a yarn."</p><p><em><strong>Watch the 2026 NRL season live and free on Nine and</strong></em> <a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/IhJRsjCw00b"><em><strong>9Now</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p>The two-time premiership winner was asked questions about his future at the Rabbitohs beyond 2027 and potentially moving to the PNG Chiefs, delivering some one-line replies.</p><p>"Always gotta keep stuff from you guys," he said.</p><p>"Who's that? I didn't even know, is that a team? </p><p>"I'll leave that to my manager … South Sydney is where it's at."</p><img data-id="ef4f993a-81af-4a1a-8d7e-1e0c852f6708" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/ef4f993a-81af-4a1a-8d7e-1e0c852f6708" caption="Latrell Mitchell delivered an on-field speech on Anzac Day." alt="Latrell Mitchell." source="NRL Imagery" data-width="6000" data-height="3375" fs="true" master-key="ef4f993a-81af-4a1a-8d7e-1e0c852f6708" options="{"offset":{"x":0,"y":-44},"aspect":1.7777777777777777,"originalWidth":6000,"originalHeight":4000}"/><p>While he was short and sharp regarding plenty of issues, the one thing Mitchell was keen to talk about was his teammates at Redfern after a good start to the season.</p><p>"I love every single one of them," he said.</p><p>"They've all got their different traits and personalities and I connect with a lot of them."</p><p>Mitchell also confirmed that he approached <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/wayne-bennett-5qg" target="" rel="" title="Wayne Bennett">Wayne Bennett</a> about a potential move back to the centres this season and said he "would play front-row" for the legendary coach.</p><p>The topic of representing NSW was also addressed, but Mitchell remained coy.</p><p>"I'll see how we go … I haven't spoken to Laurie (Daley)," he said.</p><p>"I love the Blues, it's what we represent. When you put the blue on, it's a different story."</p><img data-id="555fd25a-359b-4e9f-87af-e04ba11a0380" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/555fd25a-359b-4e9f-87af-e04ba11a0380" caption="Latrell Mitchell during the 2025 series." alt="Latrell Mitchell of the NSW Blues runs out in game one of the 2025 State of Origin series." source="Getty" data-width="875" data-height="492" fs="true" master-key="555fd25a-359b-4e9f-87af-e04ba11a0380" options="{"zoom":1.17,"offset":{"x":-48,"y":-52},"aspect":1.7777777777777777,"originalWidth":1024,"originalHeight":683}"/><p>He was also asked whether Graham could make his State of Origin debut later this month.</p><p>"Definitely, he's been in the conversation for a few years," Mitchell said.</p><p>"Campbell would do the job, he always does and he doesn't complain, regardless of if he's got one shoulder or one leg, he will keep going until that final hooter."</p><p>Mitchell rounded out his presser being asked whether he had anything to get off his chest after remaining silent for so long, hinting at how happy he is right now.</p><p>"Not on camera - I'll tell you later off record," he smiled.</p><p>"I'm happy to be here, you can tell I've got a smile on my face."</p><p>Souths will take on the Cronulla Sharks this weekend.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/latrell-mitchell-1n2p" target="" rel="" title="Latrell Mitchell">Latrell Mitchell</a> has finally ended his self-imposed media ban, fronting cameras for the first time in a long time and cracking jokes ahead of <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/south-sydney-rabbitohs" target="" rel="" title="South Sydney">South Sydney</a>'s round 10 game.</p><p>The enigmatic Rabbitohs superstar <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-latrell-mitchell-south-sydney-rabbitohs-media-ban-james-maloney-comments-20260429-p5zsag.html" target="" rel="" title="hadn't spoken to media since 2024">hadn't spoken to media since 2024</a> after he landed in hot water for <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-latrell-mitchell-interview-andrew-abdo-response-phil-gould-comments-20240320-p5ja7w.html" target="" rel="" title="an expletive-laden Triple M interview">an expletive-laden Triple M interview</a> and <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-south-sydney-rabbitoh-latrell-mitchell-white-substance-photo-integrity-unit-investigation-20240812-p5k1t1.html" target="" rel="" title="white powder scandal">white powder scandal</a>.</p><p>Mitchell's extended absence from official media duties, which all other NRL players are obligated to fulfil, had started to draw criticism in recent weeks.</p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/craig-bellamy-health-update-news-2026-cameron-munster-reaction-melbourne-storm-losing-streak-comments-20260505-p5ztwa.html" target="_blank"><strong>'Hit home': Munster's hope for Storm after Bellamy diagnosis</strong></a></p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/combat-sports/boxing-news-2026-michael-zerafa-shuts-down-rahim-mundine-fight-exclusive-20260505-p5ztxr.html" target="_blank"><strong>'Miles apart': Zerafa responds to Mundine swipe</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/paul-gallen-opinion-2026-news-perth-bears-vs-png-chiefs-player-recruitment-jarome-luai-james-bracey-video-criticism-tax-free-20260505-p5ztvt.html" target="_blank"><strong>Bears detail that stunned Gal before clash with TV host</strong></a></p><p>The likes of James Maloney and Josh Morris had spoken out regarding Mitchell's stance, but league great <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-latrell-mitchell-media-ban-cody-walker-multicultural-round-timana-tahu-exclusive-20260318-p5pqwu.html" target="" rel="" title="Timana Tahu earlier in the year defended the Bunnies centre">Timana Tahu earlier in the year defended the Bunnies centre</a>.</p><p>But in a surprising turn of events, Mitchell - despite not being listed in the rundown sent by the club on Monday - turned up for a press conference on Tuesday morning.</p><img data-id="08e9baed-5874-4fec-9264-3b9b50263d0e" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/08e9baed-5874-4fec-9264-3b9b50263d0e" caption="Latrell Mitchell speaks to media." alt="" source="Nine" data-width="3339" data-height="1878" fs="true" master-key="08e9baed-5874-4fec-9264-3b9b50263d0e" options="{"zoom":1.15,"offset":{"x":28,"y":-2},"aspect":1.7777777777777777,"originalWidth":3840,"originalHeight":2160}"/><p>"Welcome to Trellevision," the 28-year-old said as he walked in.</p><p>Mitchell was immediately asked what prompted him to end his media ban, explaining it was to honour long-time teammate Campbell Graham ahead of a milestone game.</p><p>"[I'm here] for Stretchy, big Campbell is playing his 150th this week and he's one of my great mates and all-time teammates, I'm very proud of him," he said.</p><p>"It's a special occasion this week and I only want to talk on special occasions now.</p><p>"Campbell has been a very good teammate to me for a long time and I thought, what better time to come out and have a yarn."</p><p><em><strong>Watch the 2026 NRL season live and free on Nine and</strong></em> <a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/IhJRsjCw00b"><em><strong>9Now</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p>The two-time premiership winner was asked questions about his future at the Rabbitohs beyond 2027 and potentially moving to the PNG Chiefs, delivering some one-line replies.</p><p>"Always gotta keep stuff from you guys," he said.</p><p>"Who's that? I didn't even know, is that a team? </p><p>"I'll leave that to my manager … South Sydney is where it's at."</p><img data-id="ef4f993a-81af-4a1a-8d7e-1e0c852f6708" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/ef4f993a-81af-4a1a-8d7e-1e0c852f6708" caption="Latrell Mitchell delivered an on-field speech on Anzac Day." alt="Latrell Mitchell." source="NRL Imagery" data-width="6000" data-height="3375" fs="true" master-key="ef4f993a-81af-4a1a-8d7e-1e0c852f6708" options="{"offset":{"x":0,"y":-44},"aspect":1.7777777777777777,"originalWidth":6000,"originalHeight":4000}"/><p>While he was short and sharp regarding plenty of issues, the one thing Mitchell was keen to talk about was his teammates at Redfern after a good start to the season.</p><p>"I love every single one of them," he said.</p><p>"They've all got their different traits and personalities and I connect with a lot of them."</p><p>Mitchell also confirmed that he approached <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/wayne-bennett-5qg" target="" rel="" title="Wayne Bennett">Wayne Bennett</a> about a potential move back to the centres this season and said he "would play front-row" for the legendary coach.</p><p>The topic of representing NSW was also addressed, but Mitchell remained coy.</p><p>"I'll see how we go … I haven't spoken to Laurie (Daley)," he said.</p><p>"I love the Blues, it's what we represent. When you put the blue on, it's a different story."</p><img data-id="555fd25a-359b-4e9f-87af-e04ba11a0380" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/555fd25a-359b-4e9f-87af-e04ba11a0380" caption="Latrell Mitchell during the 2025 series." alt="Latrell Mitchell of the NSW Blues runs out in game one of the 2025 State of Origin series." source="Getty" data-width="875" data-height="492" fs="true" master-key="555fd25a-359b-4e9f-87af-e04ba11a0380" options="{"zoom":1.17,"offset":{"x":-48,"y":-52},"aspect":1.7777777777777777,"originalWidth":1024,"originalHeight":683}"/><p>He was also asked whether Graham could make his State of Origin debut later this month.</p><p>"Definitely, he's been in the conversation for a few years," Mitchell said.</p><p>"Campbell would do the job, he always does and he doesn't complain, regardless of if he's got one shoulder or one leg, he will keep going until that final hooter."</p><p>Mitchell rounded out his presser being asked whether he had anything to get off his chest after remaining silent for so long, hinting at how happy he is right now.</p><p>"Not on camera - I'll tell you later off record," he smiled.</p><p>"I'm happy to be here, you can tell I've got a smile on my face."</p><p>Souths will take on the Cronulla Sharks this weekend.</p> https://ift.tt/IpfARgZ<br>
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