Nick Politis meeting with Latrell next few days

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

I'm down for 2 public holidays

["gaz"]

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.




Dean Ritchie & Phil Rothfield, The Daily Telegraph



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

* 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

[Johnny Tobin]

He made the bed. Now he has to lie in it.

When he looks back on his career in a couple of decades he will be shattered when he thinks back to his and his choice of “advisers”.

["gaz"]

Sorry to be the bearer of the bad news before Christmas, for those who wanted him to stay

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I too was willing to cut him some slack given his age, but I guess you have to draw the line somewhere. The club would have been completely fair and reasonable, but even they would have run out of patience at some point. This situation, as sad as it is for all concerned, has now become untenable, and it is time for all parties to move on. Maybe there is a story of redemption in there somewhere at some point, but I am not sure how, when or if that could ever play out. Like others have said in recent weeks, you would never say never, I suppose.

[Rooster1908]

Very sad for all.and especially Latrell., bad advice has come back.amd bitten him.om.the ass, unfortunately if he doesn't get a contract with someone now he may be playing 2021.for.a cut rate just to get a.start, a valuable lesson in life for him.and anyone looking to negotiate a contract without taking into account both parties expectations

["gaz"]

Strange thing this story has disappeared from the telegraph, it was only there for 5 minutes and now the page is not available.

["gaz"]

The Mole is now saying a back flip on the cards

["gaz"]

This is doing my head in

[Rooster1908]

Wtf , what do you mean a backflip

["gaz"]

Mole saying he will stay, I am confused too

[Rooster1908]

I think it's the ferals setting us up

[Old Man Rooster]

Is the Mole the accurate one or the guy that randomly makes shit up? Go the backflip. Go the THREEPEAT!

["gaz"]

Latrell Mitchell and Sydney Roosters considering shock backflip

By The Mole

33 minutes ago

https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/mitchel...8-03daa4877384

A month after withdrawing their offer to Latrell Mitchell, the Sydney Roosters are considering extending an olive branch to their star centre.

Wide World of Sports is hearing that Mitchell met with club officials this week and the two parties could 'kiss and make up'.

Mitchell has been struggling to find a club since his much publicised bust-up with the back-to-back premiers.
The Cowboys, Bulldogs and Tigers all expressed interest in the enigmatic centre before pulling out.

The Titans are still keen on Mitchell but the wooden spooners may not be a great fit for the classy centre.

Mitchell made the first move towards a return to the Roosters a few days ago when he put out a message to the club on social media.

The Roosters obviously took the hint and after both sides have had time to cool down from the bitter break-up last month, there is a chance that all will be forgiven and he will be in the red, white and blue again in 2020.

[The Skeez]

Nah ,, those journos aren’t credible. Just a media beat up