Nick Politis meeting with Latrell next few days

[The Skeez]

News Corp v Nine/Fairfax ..

News version sounds more believable

[Rooster1908]

Yes we knew about 2020 but what about after that, are they still saying he needs to find a club after that

[Horry]

It's back up now on the DT

[Rooster1908]

It's back up now on the DT

Which one , the staying or rhe going

[The Brain]

Theyve already met...lets see what happens now ...personally unless Latrell has a brain once bitten twice shy

[Horry]

Which one , the staying or rhe going

The going!

[The Brain]

The going!

I think they told him to fark off good .....

["gaz"]

The Telegraph article is back again - looks like Buzz wanted his name on the article too.


Latrell Mitchell’s tears as Roosters confirm withdrawal of contract

There is no way back to Bondi now. After an emotional meeting with Sydney Roosters hierarchy, Latrell Mitchell knows he has no future with the back-to-back NRL premiers.

Latrell Mitchell’s tears as Roosters confirm withdrawal of contract

Dean Ritchie & Phil Rothfield, The Daily Telegraph
December 10, 2019 8:00pm


Latrell Mitchell wept during an emotional meeting with Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson after the two-time premiership winner was formally told his long-term future at Bondi was over.

It comes as The Daily Telegraph can reveal Mitchell:

* Met Roosters chairman Nick Politis face-to-face on Tuesday for the first time since the club withdrew its $800,000 a year contract offer;

* Returned to Roosters headquarters inside Paddington’s Entertainment Quarter on Monday to start off-season testing;

* Was told the Roosters did not have salary cap room to retain him after 2020;

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* May still play at Concord next season after Roosters powerbrokers made it clear to Wests Tigers officials they would grant the him an early release;

* Could remain at the Roosters next year if he is unable to secure another deal;

* Would be required to return to Roosters training in early January – possibly the 6th — if still contracted to the club.

Mitchell and Politis met over coffee at an eastern suburbs cafe.

The Daily Telegraph understands Mitchell was told there wasn’t money for him to be re-signed when his current deal at the club expires after next season.

A day earlier, Mitchell quietly returned to Sydney Roosters headquarters to complete fitness testing and a medical, which is part of the NRL’s off-season Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Mitchell spoke with Robinson, with onlookers saying the reunion was “teary and emotional” when Mitchell realised his time at Bondi was coming to a close.

Mitchell spoke of his disappointment that he wouldn’t get to play 100 games for the Roosters. He is stuck on 97.

Sources close to the negotiations say the Roosters have indicated they would release Mitchell to Wests Tigers immediately.

If unable to nail down a new club, the Roosters have a contractual obligation to keep Mitchell for next season.

Some at the club believe Mitchell’s return would be a “major distraction” while others say he would slot back in comfortably.

The Tigers will offer Mitchell two key enticements — a $1 million annual contract and the chance to play fullback.

The Tigers have withdrawn their offer but remain interested in signing Mitchell provided the players indicates a desire to play under coach Michael Maguire at Concord.

Mitchell’s return to the Roosters was also a club requirement given he is still under contact at Bondi for next season.

While the Roosters have re-signed props Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Siosiua Taukeiaho, the club would still need to find $500,000 for Mitchell in 2020 should he stay.

Gold Coast also remain interested in signing Mitchell.

Mitchell was given an extended break after representing the Kangaroos in Oceania Cup Tests against New Zealand and Tonga in October and November.


https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...07a6a2502b4ef7

[Rooster1908]

Maybe he should contact mundine and ask what his next step should be

[crikey chris]

So when is the divorce official, or do we go to marriage counselling?

[chopstiks]

poor bastard. Honestly feel for the guy with these greasy "business" idiots, family, friends all around him gassing him up all year to line the pockets and share it round. Latrell is someone who needed 1 good advisor too but even that he was shopping around for too.
what Latrell and Co thought was a shrewd move to value himself in the market was the complete opposite. No comprehension to keep it all under wraps like the rest of us when it comes to sourcing a new job and not go telling the boss hey let me just see what I'm worth. Oh shit I'm worth nothing can I stay pretty please ?
But all these phuckas advice doesnt extend beyond the prospect of more $$$$.
This has gotta trigger some long term bitterness.

[Hawkeye]

Wasn't his original manager former Rooster Deacon ? bet he must be sitting back feeling pretty smug with how its all unfolded !

[Johnny Tobin]

Wasn't his original manager former Rooster Deacon ? bet he must be sitting back feeling pretty smug with how its all unfolded !

In hindsight when he split from Streakin’ Steve it all fell apart.

["gaz"]

The Message to all Players and Player Managers is "You Don't Mess with the Godfather"
(Nick Politis)

[Thirteen]

I’m calling my shrink.