Did Latrell Mitchell INTENTIONALLY try to hurt Joey Manu? | NRL 360 | FOX League

[@Vinsanity_93]

It takes alot for Joey Manu to react the way he did, he is one of the most humble and fairest players playing the game today

[@sessi0000]

Ashley Klein would agree. Even he was like D:

[@thirstyrabbittanks2u191]

Same thing happened to Sam but Sam got hit 1st tackle and Sam shut his mouth and kept playing the 80 min

[@Gooooner24]

@@thirstyrabbittanks2u191 Sam had a fractured eye socket, Joseph Manu suffered a several fractures in his face including cheekbone and eye socket. Two different injuries so they're not comparable. Manu's was worse. You can quit your dribble.

[@leighbrannigan319]

@@thirstyrabbittanks2u191 foclor

[@leighbrannigan319]

@@Gooooner24 Burgess played how many minutes Manu went off like most players would of mate I meani wouldn't like that injury but he's getting payed how much money and yes he's human

[@haasteagle2750]

Joey Manu is one of the best and fairest players in the NRL, when he reacts like that you know it's a cheap shot.

[@jakeloughnan1649]

Might be a nice bloke but that doesn't mean he knows for sure it was intentional, happens quickly

[@billkumul2899]

He only reacted because latrell is one of his best mates it was purely accidental

[@hizzemills7480]

Lol what a joke

[@KingKong-ne1mr]

@@billkumul2899 yea seems legit when he didnt even go and apologize,it was a cheap dog shot

[@trentlyyy5957]

Exactly well said.

[@allinthorne5751]

In isolation you might argue that it was accidental. But the way he carried on like a bell end even after ending Joey's season lets you know where his head is. The guy just can't control his emotions.

[@commentarytalk1446]

He's got into niggles and fights and square-ups repeatedly. The problem is he's got this huge natural talent but his ego has not grown up/kept pace. He can't concede his mistakes or when he's in the wrong for his contribution - it's stepping up to the plate when necessary and taking responsibility and setting a GOOD PRECEDENT for everyone eg communicating when you got something wrong. Then it solves itself. Someone needs to MENTOR Latrell on his mentality. Great player and not the only one either but a big talent takes more of the lime light. I can't tell about the intention, probably reckless because he has too much ego in what he does - that's the root of it eg the above track record. For sure he wants to dominate and that's fair but the trend is there also. I hope someone mentors him because he's probably a decent bloke like 99% of people given a chance.

[@jedmars2691]

@@commentarytalk1446 reading to much into it. He just needs to get smarter with targeting his aggression

[@commentarytalk1446]

@@jedmars2691 Maybe, but everyone has their "black dog"...

[@sashasg11]

Exactly

[@sashasg11]

Nothing accidental about ig imo

[@solidtiger1587]

Joey Manu & Justin Olam are two of the most humble & fairest down to earth players, not to mention two of the best centres in the game.

[@leonschulz3534]

Total agree.

[@dalmarahmed8499]

Well said There was some bad intent by Latrell To literally break one of your best mates face open in such a vicious and cheap manner is a stain he'll have to carry for a while

[@mitullala8857]

And they both don't have a pattern of hits like this, except Latrell ....

[@joshuawaikali]

100%. Litrell is one of the don't-care-at-all type player I have ever seen in the history of NRL. Very sad to see Joey Manu coming to confront him as his mate with that injured face.

[@jaydee7289]

Duds don’t know a thing about footy to save ya lifes 💀 look what Joey manu is doing & does every damn night ! Has the souths defence line turnt & retreating THAT IS THE ONE TIME I WANT MY FULLBACK TO SHUT THAT MF PLAY DOWN! Danger man danger play equals a fuckin try for roosters & they were coming hard at souths at that point then died down right after this so sit there thinkin ya big brains when yous have 0 clue about sports gub ass bitches

[@Frogstomp_actual]

It’s extremely sad watching Joey Manu go up to his friend, “why did you do this to me”. That will sit with Latrell well into his later years, more than any punch would have. It may even make Latrell think, what have i done (once the ego subsides), why do I do this.

[@imalwaysright]

You can see how he betrayed and (emotionally) hurt he feels. Poor guy.

[@raymondqiu8202]

Funny of u to assume some of these dirty players have the slightest bit of a heart. Latrell knew exactly what he was doing hunting down a player who was slowing down and then still defending himself when joey manu came up to him and when the ref was trying to calm the situation down. He does not care at all

[@leighsheppard1869]

I think his vision was impaired by a near player mate, lats is high intensity but hes not out there trying to injure fellaz hes just HP so is joey, man I copped some huge head highs and gave out a couple, never intentional always timing issues throwing out a arm or trying to move your body in the line of the attacking player, these things happen, it is footy, and played at high pace, club footy is nowhere near the speed of it so it is hard to see from a tv screen or in the stand but man, its ffast

[@etpastor1]

@@leighsheppard1869 mate, this is spot on. This game requires a high Intensity mindset at all times, it’s hard to slow down and asses a situation - its all instinct. They need to take the bunker out of the game as this whole season has become so precious, how can you expect our players to tip toe around eggshells.

[@etpastor1]

@@raymondqiu8202 in saying that, the tackle is still very dangerous. Just an accident in action.

[@YesImZane]

I hope the way in which Manu went up to Latrell sits with him. Went up to him with more of a desperate plea of ‘why’ rather than to start a fight.

[@sessi0000]

"Why did you do this to me?" from what I could read. Hope Fatrells happy with himself.

[@aussiestevo8808]

@@sessi0000 He's a grub

[@blastermaster2383]

Definitely not to fight,he was upset and wanted to know why.I felt the hit sitting on the lounge & instantly felt for Joey.I am a Rabbitoh supporter but you have to call this out for what it is.Latrell not only injured Joey & ended his season but he ended his own as well which is a damn shame because we need his passion & skill .Get well Joey.

[@AkhiAsian]

made me feel sick, i love manu so much

[@AkhiAsian]

Yep Yep You gotta have emotion and passion to be a true fan of any sport . Acting like a grub gets you no respect in a world of sport

[@Tankos1991]

Love how Hooper says he "brushed" Nofoaluma. The dude's head snapped back when he hit him with his elbow.

[@georgemohetau6056]

Thats a dirty play thats not a normal reaction lifing your elbow like that swinging around like that only 1 thing could of gone wrong then but because there was no permanent injury its brushed under the rug had this not of happened we wouldn't of seen that clip again

[@kierancallaghan5819]

He’s delusional, must be a souths fan

[@jameshughes4697]

@@kierancallaghan5819 he's actually a tigers fan

[@TheWelterWeightWendigo]

You mean the "bony part of his forearm"😂👌🏼

[@ptahhussle1836]

I laughed when he said your have a fortnight off if that was you 😄

[@David_Lee92]

If you watch this in slow mo from all different camera angles; you could tell it was intentional. Latrell knew what he was doing... he isn't stupid for not knowing either.

[@TiaPetaia]

When Corey Harawera Naera hit Jerome Hughs head high, he felt bad at impact, and when he was getting sent off he still went over to make sure he was algoods. Accidental or not, atleast check up on Joey after he KNEW his shoulder hit is head. Carried on when Joey went up to him.

[@spidy278]

I agree. The fact that he carried on as if none happened is the problem.

[@papaluskask999]

I agree it's not good sportsmanship

[@davidstarrett8367]

The guy contacted him privately and didn’t publicise it. With comments like this I don’t blame Mitchell for wanting to deal with this publically

[@BOCminecraft]

@@davidstarrett8367 on the field he was still giving Joey lip after his face was munted. If latrell did that to anyone on accident he would feel at least a little bit apologetic but he just kept going at him

[@christsoulja4353]

@@davidstarrett8367 he was forced to do it privately(if he did) because he did jack in the moment just tried to deny it in front joey himself. Grub

[@imalwaysright]

It’s a farce that Mitchell didn’t get sent off when minuscule hits have been heavily penalised. The NRL is a joke.

[@angusbookallil8569]

It’s that bad it actually funny

[@thomasgowans3837]

Nrl is weaker than piss. I agree that latrell should have been sent off. Grade 2 careless is all it was though. Definitely not grade 2-3 reckless.

[@rogergreen9861]

You get sent off for accidental contact, but you get to play on for reckless or intentional facial fractures so long as you're the NSW press packs' latest poster boy for the game.

[@Andrew-qb1fx]

100% Roger Green, poster boy for how you shouldn't play the game

[@anthonyocarroll5630]

The trouble with Mitchel he too full of himself.There was no need for him to go in for the tackle Manu was covered it was just vicous hit with no remorse and the League should do something about it.I don't think Mitchel would like the treatment he Manu Its time for him to really stock of himself.he has cost the Bunnies a chance of finals Idiot

[@rionaldcalamina9996]

One thing I know for sure. Latrell did not make any public apology. In contrast, Manu's family asked the public to back off Latrell. No remorse even after he'd seen what he did. In contrast to Raider's Corey Harawira-Naera who immediately apologies to other Storm's players then Hughes himself. No respect, we don't need those players in NRL, a lot more players will be hurt.

[@stephsingh7603]

Latrell has no control at all

[@leejayhero1635]

first up, he doesn't know how to. he'll probably ask everyone to say sorry to him for trolling him, and he'll just play victim.

[@terrioncalamina6931]

@@leejayhero1635 He is one arrogant bastard. Nothing to do with being indegenous, there's a lot of indegenous players that are decent. - one is clearly not one of them.

[@saintly8286]

@@terrioncalamina6931 it’s indigenous

[@sterlinga8307]

He didn't just not apologize he threw the ball down at roosters players after scoring, the NRL holds people like Latrell up as heroes to indigenous communities then wonders why the murder and violent crime rates are so high for them. Just like how he avoided charges for illegal guns and taking camping trip during lockdown. Whilst Paul Vaughn loses his contract for having teammates he trained with earlier in the day over for a BBQ.

[@whosyadaddyyt5006]

Safe too say next game we see these two at it will be the best footy in decades to come

[@VictorHernandez-dj8og]

Untill Mitchy flattens him again

[@MideanStone]

@@VictorHernandez-dj8og Not before Radley and JWH take the cowardly dogs head off.

[@raymantis682]

He musta known he hurt him, and didnt even go over and check on him !! and thats surposed to be his mate !! I just hope Joey makes a speedy recovery. Blessings and prayers to him and his whanau !!

[@Flop837]

Shat up it wasn’t on purpose it was just bad timing

[@rosslynnegibbons]

Manus face hadn't come up at that time, it takes a few minutes. And when Latrell was sent to the sin bin and on his way back to the field he was being FULL ON abused by the Roosters bench

[@ISLANDERPOLYBOY]

Obviously it was blatantly intentional to hurt Joey , and his reaction after shows it too. 💯 Intentional You're an idiot if you think otherwise

[@peacelove5370]

Like the convo. It was intent to hurt. like every player would to win but that intent was reckless and careless and to me watching lateral through out his pro years definitely has an Anger probs. He’s a grub talent but he’s wasting it

[@taiyonatiare7918]

⁠​⁠@@Flop837I know this is very late but it wasn’t just bad timing 💀 bad timing, bad initial response and bad attitude afterwards

[@JHNEEL]

Im not even a roosters fan, but 10 minutes in the bin? Cmon fracturing someone’s cheekbone is surely a straight send off.

[@hsimah5921]

Joey is tough as nails. Repeated dirty play by Latrell over multiple seasons, no regard for sportsmanship. 6 weeks isnt enough

[@markgado8782]

Boohoo is all I hear... 😭

[@sunnycoastfishing3132]

Sam burgess played a full gf with a broken cheekbone

[@miracle1136]

Latrell had no remorse even though he was in the wrong, whether it was intentional or not. I'd say the same thing for any player who suffered a blow like that without the opposing player suffering from any backlash? It's bias and unfair. How was he not sent off, I'm very curious? Joey has every right to be angry, It's just a shame. I respected Mitchell Laterall, a ferocious player, but he was out of pocket there. At least shake the man's hand and own up, if it wasn't intentional? Bloody hell. You know what else does my head in, insensitive people like Mark Nicholls who laughs it off 1:10 "Settle down" after seeing what his mate did to Joey, disgusting behaviour.

[@seanharris1094]

Paul Kent when you go in to put a shot on it is to dominate physically.

[@peterfunky8633]

Damn right bro.Once committed there is no pulling back or you going to get hurt.Its not reckless it's careless but this stuff has been happening since the game began.Its not the 1st time & won't be the last as you would expect in a contact sport.Go in soft or half hearted they be running at you all day. He will cop his medicine & he has paid a heavy price missing the finals.Hope he learns.

[@smee8721]

@@peterfunky8633 haha 🤡

[@peterfunky8633]

@@smee8721 ask any player if he play the game & the chance of getting repercussions later in life & they will still play the game they love.Even players from the 70's-80's still tell you knowing what they now know they still wouldve played the game without a doubt.Watch your high shots in slow motion 100 times but the reality is flying across field to make sure the ball carrier gets tackled or don't slip a ball away back inside u have no time to think have me mates got him you trying to close it down & brace for impact & in that 1/2 a second time don't stand still.Accident yes.dog shot no.suspencion fair.He want to rein it in cause he going to rub himself out of the game.He hit someone high early next year he be out for a couple of weeks.And a high shot going over the shoulder can happen to anyone of 34 players at least a dozen times a game.There you go circus master do I get a pay rise.

[@smee8721]

@@peterfunky8633 so elite players paid good money still don’t know how to tackle. And that makes it ok does it. He had more than enough time to lower his body and hit him shoulder height, chest height. You did see how far he came running in from right. Can spread cream over it all you like. A dog player is a dog player, always will be

[@peterfunky8633]

@@smee8721 and every club has players that in the heat of battle they want to win every time.Every game,every battle.Its not for the faint hearted.Does Radley have to Change his defence technique.I seriously hope not it's perfect & he hits like a sledgehammer.But in the blink of an eye things can & will go wrong at slight errors in defence it's a heavy contact sport & mistakes will be made.You seriously think 1st graders can't tackle correctly.You dreaming mate we ain't playing tiddle winks.Rules change & coaches adapt the good coaches quicker then most & well coached players have an advantage.Its those that adapt fastest that enjoy the spoils.No-one goes out to maim another player,hurt them yes maim them no way.They all want to be t h e best & fair enough.

[@patrickjohnson1309]

Bring back the biff,I think that could stop Latrell carrying on the way he does.

[@nahzewilliams5912]

yea it normally works on those who try bully

[@cjyoung7372]

I love how latrell would not walk up the tunnel with JWH standing in it

[@saintly8286]

@@cjyoung7372 it’s jwh 🤡 and what you think he was gonna do 😂🤣😅 nothing all bark no bite

[@cjyoung7372]

@@saintly8286 thanks for clearing that up

[@nahzewilliams5912]

@@cjyoung7372 thats because bullies only prey on those who they deem weaker

[@stephenharris1313]

Latrell is a dog shot specialist Full stop

[@jessejane2209]

I don’t see you commenting on other peoples shoulder charge videos you flop

[@thatgnaralooguy]

@@jessejane2209 did you go and look? That's dedication!

[@Andrew-qb1fx]

Totally agree Vankruze, take a look at his highlight reel jessie jane, he takes offence to being tackled by anyone and lashes out with his feet everytime, they are grub tactics

[@sc0rpiex585]

100% Just look at the way he entered without arms shows nothing but an attempt to cause harm. This is not the first time he’s done this and if he doesn’t change he’ll continue to repeat the behaviour as seen throughout his gameplay. No doubt he has talent and class, but a player with such bad conduct cannot be allowed to continue being an active picture in the NRL. It’s not about being soft, it’s about not cause life and/or career ending injuries

[@aronapryor6668]

Best hit of the year

[@tommulherin3296]

100% Latrell went in with intent. Compare this with CHN's shoulder to the head hit on Jahrome Hughes the other week. Immediately he knew what he did, and went to help out Hughes with remorse. Latrell? None of that, he got straight up and wanted to fight when the Roosters players gathered around, showing no remorse and being unapologetic. Even when the referee came over he was still defending himself that he hadn't done anything wrong. Grub

[@lucasparsons6933]

Latrell never looked like he was looking for a fight, if anything he looked confused and concerned

[@robertrush6089]

How about 13 people from the other team rush you and see if you can keep your cool. Shut up you coward and keep watching from the comfort of your couch

[@thetruth52772]

​@lucasparsons6933 confused and concerned? What's confusing about leading with your shoulder and making contact to your opponents head? Full intent to hurt him. Nothing but a grub.

[@bretloyd8097]

Abso-fucking-lutely, Mitchell had him lined up for 15 metres.

[@saintly8286]

O-fucking-k

[@thatgnaralooguy]

Timed the hit perfectly. Sniper.

[@rogergreen9861]

Yep. The red mist had descended and his goal was to flatten.

[@4KTUNCO]

yeah for a tackle dumbass

[@Mark-sj3xb]

That wa diabolical

[@robleonard644]

2 broken jaws, nearly a 3rd with the kick to Luke Garners head. And people try defend him????

[@zaide7331]

He plays aggressively thats what makes him good if he diddnt and he was a soft pussy he wouldnt be getting the 2 or 3 trys a game like he does

[@puggzz988]

@@zaide7331 only a pussy would act the way he has this season. I loved watching Latrell play but he is fast becoming a joke.

[@zaide7331]

@@puggzz988 Yes that is also true he has so much potential to be greater then G.I but keep playing the way he is no one will want him because hes being a dickhead

[@ronanrogers4127]

It wasn’t “nearly a 3rd” broken jaw, but Garner could have copped a terrible eye injury. Hyperbole won’t win an argument.

[@zaide7331]

@@ronanrogers4127 Exactly, Thank you

[@spicyrooster6539]

Worst thing about this is I’ve stuck up for Mitchell when people call him a grub and a dirty player but now when he does this and to an old team mate he played along side is meant to be a mate he can get fucked now for all I care I can’t wait to see the next game when the roosters play the rabbits he is going to have the biggest target on his head!

[@raymantis682]

I agree, Latrell is a joke, no need for it, Manu is one of the most humble players in the game. + ex team mate !! I hope he gets a taste of his own medicine

[@peterbulloch4328]

Nah he'll pass the ball off before can get hit just like that CAT Cameron Smith did his whole career.

[@georgemohetau6056]

Mitchell just plays hard every1 knows this isn't a sport for the softy and sooner or later you will get injured some way only play of Mitchell I didn't like was the nofaluma incident

[@YesImZane]

Exactly. Such a shame. And the way he carried on when got back on the field was sad to see. He’s a brilliant player but the guy needs to be humbled

[@jacklarkin7830]

Fucking sook you roosters fans

[@mickjslavin2109]

What annoys me the most that because Robbo speaks the truth he gets fined. It’s about time the nrl and the referees start owning up and realise that when they err they should cop the criticism. The nrl are the only ones bringing the game into disrepute by their incomplete and their higher than thou attitude.

[@brettannesley5741]

Yet defended Radley that night when he went on a on field crime spree. Got charged with five counts in one night, sent off twice for 10 and Robbo defends him.

[@mickjslavin2109]

@@brettannesley5741 look at the bloody game again against the broncos, reported 4 times. 2 didn’t have issues and the other 2 others were first contact on shoulders

[@brettannesley5741]

@@mickjslavin2109 he copped five weeks for it. Add that to the current suspension of attacking the legs of an opponent and got himself kicked off a flight on the piss, had a fight in at a party in Byron and should have been sent off when he ripped Munsters head off against the Storm back in April. Robbo needs to pull him in before he ends up in the same position as Latrell.

[@mickjslavin2109]

@@brettannesley5741 mate, when you have players like Radley, Hetherington, Mitchell and the likes you know their game style is going to get them scrutinised more than any other players. The fact of the matter is that the linesman, referee and Perenara screwed up big time. You ask any of their team mates if they want to see Radley, Mitchell and Hetherington to change their style of okay. Along with their coaches I’m sure you will find that they woul want them to change. When are people going to go after the system that is causing a lot of the problems. The whole system from the match review, judiciary the bunker and the systems all need to be blown up and reconfigured asap. You mentioned Munster who also is pushing the boundaries, he is the closest thing to a grub on the field.

[@deantauaa7818]

Such a grub, God Bless Joey Manu, Get well Uso.

[@sessi0000]

It happens far too often NOT to be an accident. Blokes a complete flog.

[@Will-nb8qk]

you just hate souths buddy, admit it

[@StanslaMichael]

None of it matters now. Manu out with a fractured check, and Latrell out for 6 weeks. The real question is was it worth it. To say that there was no intent to hurt indicates how little you know or your just a schill. The intention to hit hard so as to not run as hard the next time is and always how you go in for a tackle mostly. Hoops is a dreamer who thinks that players go into a tackle thinking rainbows and unicorns. What mindset does he think doing the biggest hit ups and biggest hits players have when running or making a hit? Has he not watched a single game of Origin? This guy makes a living talking about Rugby League? That's the kind of answer that reminds me of the decision making of the officials that night.

[@jackohere1878]

Certainly was not "worth it" for Manu.

[@shannonavery9449]

Actually still does matter...

[@StanslaMichael]

​@@shannonavery9449 Which part? They both won't be playing. That's pretty much a foregone conclusion. The question they posed was "Did Latrell intentionally try to hurt Joey?" In the context of their question it doesn't matter one bit, neither player will be playing to make a grand final. However you may feel, it's not going to change the fact of what's already happened. I mean why even ask that question. The more concerning question is why did the officials not notice it at the time? Why did it take Manu to approach Mitchell twice? Speculating on something that no one but Mitchell can answer was just a waste of time that changes nothing and distracts from asking about what a terrible job the officials did. You have to wonder if it's them who are intentionally drawing away focus from the officials.

[@thatgnaralooguy]

@Two Olive Trees Congregation you have problems dude.

[@nigel5768]

Mitchell is a grub. Nothing else to say

[@tomtom2746]

Best Player in the game atm

[@kers225abk2]

@@tomtom2746 Uhh.. Turbo?

[@jacktully9089]

@@tomtom2746 tommy turbo and Nathan Cleary are better

[@nrlstatistics4898]

@@kers225abk2 These are fax

[@nrlstatistics4898]

@@jacktully9089 These are fax

[@michaelralston7096]

You can't expect an overweight centre playing out of position to have the necessary control needed for safe fullback play, especially under manic Vlandyball speed. Two wrongs were bound to not make a right.

[@ThePaulbruceweb]

That's 100% a commitment to deliver maximum force. Such actions don't happen by accident.

[@Saiyan4eva]

Off course he did, Latrell dropped his shoulder right into Joey Manu's face...🤦‍♂️

[@clairegrey-sinclair8691]

Nope he was trying to make the tackle

[@jackohere1878]

@@clairegrey-sinclair8691 So after all the years he has played League he doesn't know not to lead with shoulder / swinging arm into an opponents head??? I guess poor Mitchell is just a slow learner -yea right.

[@YourTruthIsALie]

@@jackohere1878 watch him play the race card

[@robleonard644]

@@YourTruthIsALie You can bet your left one

[@Saiyan4eva]

@@clairegrey-sinclair8691 Look man it was a reckless tackle & intentional this is not hating on Latrell at all cause he's one helluva player but that was a dog move & low asf & you know it...

[@LanceODoherty5905]

I love latrell he plays hard, but I can’t defend him here careless.

[@leighsheppard1869]

Not careless, just high speed, and vision impaired by near players thats it, realy no more to it, accidental shot

[@zaide7331]

I agree latrell is my fav player but honestly the speed he was going already leaning in there no possible way for him to not hit him so i think its accidental i do go for roosters too

[@shizzynwa]

He plays hard and angry , just drop the angry.

[@zaide7331]

@@shizzynwa Yes very true although he wouldnt play how he does without him being angry thats what drives him

[@christsoulja4353]

@@leighsheppard1869 that was 100% careless he went in with a leaning shoulder coming from the side so joey couldn’t brace himself.

[@SamiAmone11]

Mitchell has a problem with Manu for sure and it was reckless plus no apologies to his former team mate

[@peterfunky8633]

Did the same thing to Gagai in state of origin.Went at him like a bull outta the gates.And he plays at club land with him.Wasnt personal he has1 speed & that's full on.Take no prisoners it's a contact sport.

[@saintly8286]

Dnt ya read the news he sent a msg ya 🤡

[@sonnQ]

Did anyone forget the swinging arm?

[@samjackson2718]

It never gets brought up does it, if he missed with the shoulder he was making sure he didn't miss with the straight arm

[@seanharris1094]

The arm swung to cover or hide a shoulder charge

[@DeftPol]

Let's be honest here, that was never an attempt at a "tackle". Latrell flies in high, late and leading with the shoulder and a swinging arm INTO THE FACE of Manu. Saying he "didn't mean it" or "it was a split second decision" doesn't absolve Latrell from responsibility remotely. If I hop onto the highway in my car and start zipping in and out of lanes at 200/km per hour, and then make a split second mistake that wipes out an entire family, then if my only defence is that "I didn't mean to do it and it was just a split second mistake" the cops will rightly say that I never should have put myself and anyone else in the position to begin with. It's an extreme analogy, but it feels warranted given some of Trell's defenders don't appear to understand the issue here. The fact was Latrell created this mess by creating the danger in the situation to begin with. If he had attempted to lower his body height and wrap his arms around Manu in a LEGAL tackle then we wouldn't be having this discussion, but he didn't do that, and instead opted for a highly dangerous ILLEGAL tackle that put his opponent in hospital. It was a clear cut send off and frankly he should have got 15 weeks rather than 6.

[@sashasg11]

Thank you exactly

[@Darrylc73]

James, you have no idea full stop. As much as Dan ginnane. Your spot on again buzz.

[@tedsertori9282]

It WASNT intentional the shot. It was careless, wouldnt say reckless, but definitely not intentional. One other thing that I can point out about Latrell is I don't agree with him slamming the ball on the ground after he scored that try. Even if he is sorry to Manu about the shot, that might work against him. But back to my point, it was careless the shot, NOT intentional

[@thatgnaralooguy]

@@tedsertori9282 a shoulder charge to the head to a guy pretty much tackled after the ball is gone. Not intentional? I think Latrell knows what he's doing.

[@tedsertori9282]

@@thatgnaralooguy the ball popped out after the tackle. Also the height of the shoulder wasnt high manu slipped

[@ezy_brezy9849]

@@thatgnaralooguy Manu is a freak of nature, one of the best centres in the game. Its not conclusive that he was "tackled", and as a fullback, Latrell's only thought was to stop Manu, no way would I say it was intentional.

[@siloh7428]

hope joey gets better man, can't wait to see him back in the field. 💖

[@adamwilliams2253]

I won't comment on his intentions. But that's a send off

[@PN3D87]

That’s the most sensible point anyone on here has made

[@nrlstatistics4898]

@@PN3D87 True that

[@aussiestevo8808]

Yes send off & 12 weeks suspension

[@yesneo6613]

Honestly, I think Latrell completely lost his mind, he's too far gone if he can't even muster some remorse for poor Manu

[@Memes-Daily4]

Hahaha "It was absolutely reckless in every millisecond" James Hooper - 2021

[@lkfishing192]

Latrell has issues with Gagai check out the heat between those two in SOO this year. Team mates not holding back cause there are underlying issues!!

[@reneelouiseazzopardi2073]

Great, that somebody brought this up as that's what I said to my Mum, last week. 100% agree!

[@killswitchcommentary981]

That's what origin is all about mate vs mate state vs state. I remember big Arthur Beetson started a fight with his team

[@4KTUNCO]

huh??? nah mate it's just a bit of light banter. calm down bud

[@bigfish6337]

I recon Latrell intended to put a big shot on, don't think he intended to injure manu in that way. Manu fell into it due to the tackle by gagai

[@TheRandwickboy]

100%

[@benoh8321]

lol what a weak excuse, gagai was barely holding manu, fatrell could see manu was about to get an offload away so he tried to put a reckless shot on to make him lose the ball

[@skypzproductions1765]

Is Hooper watching the same incident? This is ridiculous! He meant to hurt Joey and we know that Mitchy can be a grub!

[@sentientbean1]

Shocker of a cheap shot.

[@adamfrew6699]

He is a grub and all these incidents this year have been cheap shots, now he has to live with costing the bunnies a chance at winning a premiership. I hope he does change his ways next year as he is still an exciting player to watch.

[@chrisjohns6025]

That was a stiff straight arm swinging hard at his head,I wouldn't even call it a tackle.

[@bremCZ]

It was a shoulder to the head.

[@hansoloburger2322]

Next move is latrel will come out saying he’s struggling mentally from the back lash an he’s received racist messages an it’ll be poor latrel

[@richardlavigne6382]

I hope he gets racist messages cause deep down he’s more racist , you think he likes whites.

[@hansoloburger2322]

@@richardlavigne6382 I don’t know about the I hope he gets racist messages but I agree with the rest

[@jedmars2691]

They hated him before the incident and will after. Makes no difference

[@jedmars2691]

@@richardlavigne6382 you think whites like him?

[@michaelblair4744]

Yep. Whether he gets racially abused or not, he will somehow make himself out to be the victim. Cue the headline 'Mitchell checks into mental rehab'

[@cvarikos]

Intentionally 'injure' is the one that you want to really think about ... hurt has a boundary but did Laterall try to put the guy out of the game for a lengthy period. That is very hard to prove if you just see it at the point of the tackle but he runs 30 metres, blindsides him and makes direct contact with the head.

[@sashasg11]

STRAIGHT TRUE .... YOUVE SAID IT. LATRELLE NEEDS TO BE OUT OF A JOB AND LOOSE HIS CONTRACT HIS SIMPL YH NOT RIGHT FOR THIS RUGBY INDUSTRY.

[@aussiecowboah8825]

Latrell doesn’t care about how long Manu is off for, he doesn’t care about the consequences he just wanted to hurt him and succeeded, simple as that.

[@siquanwu3131]

Absolutely, he lost his mind

[@clairegrey-sinclair8691]

He was trying to make the tackle

[@YourTruthIsALie]

@@clairegrey-sinclair8691 manu was passing the ball, he could've pulled back but he dogged manu and had no remorse. F*ck him

[@siquanwu3131]

@@clairegrey-sinclair8691 he has prior, several times actually. And to be honest, as fullback, he didn’t have to come from 10 metres out at full speed and aimed so high. He wanted to hurt opponent, he really needs to control his anger and makes better decision, on and off field.

[@jedmars2691]

He'll learn. 6 weeks is more than fair.

[@myziamaztairua8025]

Look where he came from! He didn't even drop his body position to tackle him lower then where his shoulder ended up... 100% 6 weeks ain't long enough

[@ApollyonTheBasher]

Its Latrells arm directly after the contact that shows me its intentional.

[@MrK1ngi]

The way the players from both sides kinda held off from interfering between Manu & Mitchell shows how close the 2 are/were. Usually when 2 players get close like that then players start running in from all corners. Its more embarrasing from Mitchell that he shows no remorse or empathy toward the situation. He rather takes a defensive approach as if hes done nothing wrong...

[@sashasg11]

Coz it was deliberate he went straight for his face for goodness sakes, it wasnt necessary. Hate assault on the sly of an illegal tackle

[@cjgreen9530]

Henry perenRa was daydreaming that exact moment

[@ronaldwhite5670]

I’ve made many comments about this boys attitude for several years. Sometimes he’s been in a good environment, been positive and enjoying his football. And so were we. Other times he can wander around the field like a time bomb. I appreciate an aggressive player. But this boy cannot control this aggression. The world does not owe him any advantage on the field. And if the advantages aren’t in his favour, his attitude changes, he thinks he’s been hard done by, it doesn’t give him the right to let loose the aggression that he feels. That is…..belt someone. If this boy was Les Boyd, Mark Gyer he would have, should have been sent off for a season. Don’t get into the colour of the skin business, it’s not worth it!!!! The boy has a what about me attitude, the world owes me and I’m gonna show ‘em. Even to the point of belting his mate. He’s lost me.

[@tedsertori9282]

Latrell definitely has an attitude and is very agressive + passionate on the field. What I will say tho is that the shot was not with intent to HURT. It was him protecting his tryline with bodies in motion coming at him. I dont like how he slammed the ball on the ground after his try later on, but this shot was meant to stop Manu.

[@adamk1490]

Spot on mate..

[@kers225abk2]

This is classic Latrell. He wont ever get the grub out of him. Has the potential to be the next GI.. unfortunately it will never happen. I feel so bad for Joey, his season is over and he was having one hell of a season too.

[@Darrylc73]

Gi was humble and a great. Latral is a Grub and will be great😡😡😡

[@traceykoke6016]

His no way GI his full of himself very proudful

[@russelluwarejnr1273]

G.I cannot be compared with latrell. G.I was a humble player who kept his cool. Buy latrell is a fiery hot head who likes to start altercations and play recklessly

[@happyfrog7094]

Latrell is an absolute grub!!!

[@feildday8389]

As a bunnies supporter I love watching Latrell play, he’s fierce. But there’s no defending him here. Dog shot! Full stop!

[@Steve-gm2jl]

The intelligence of James Hooper is on full display here. what a fool.

[@gregorybaillie2093]

I played football until I was 40. I reckon I can tell when someone lines up another player with an intention to apply maximum hurt. Watching the high angle shot (not shown here), I see Mitchell line up Manu from 25 meters away where he ran in a straight line at high speed to deliver a shoulder charge on Manu. For me that goes way beyond what I want to see on any foot ball field. Having watched Mitchell for a long time it appears to me the lad has a chip on his shoulder and is often given to childish displays of petulance and anger. He has form and he needs help, sweeping this under the carpet isn't help. There have been life bans handed out for behaviour not much, if any, worse than this incident. When I hear that the injury shouldn't be taken into account I want to vomit...all over Fittler. I wish both Joey and Latrell well.

[@1362pc]

Very obvious it was intentional..thats what grubs do

[@IngrownToenail698]

The referee in the thumbnail looks like "whats up brothers"

[@tubbystorkley7896]

Correct me if I´m wrong: earlier in the game, wasn´t there a clip of Latrelle narrowly avoiding a pass meant for him running at speed towards the line (during attack)?, yet he had the reflexes to avoid the pass and let it go to the outside player. It was beautiful to watch. Yet later on in the same game, he can line up an opponent from yards away, and accurately smash his shoulder into his opponents jaw during defence. Looks like intent. Mike Tyson had bad intentions. Latrelle Mitchelle has bad intentions. These athletes are what sell tickets and generate interest regardless of the consequences. It´s obvious the NRL couldn´t care less about player welfare and anything else they tell you is just bullshit.

[@WELLBRAN]

How about bringing on the police to arrest him for assault?

[@mattfuller7313]

There is something deeply concerning about Latrell. Time after time after time after time. Getting suspended Breaking protocols Fighting with Origin coach Leaving former club on questionable terms Breaking faces

[@juergenmati6288]

It is. He cries racism when fans bash him for it. He's also become NRL favorite som for some reason, where he can do no wrong which just makes everyone hate him even more when he's being shoved in people faces

[@jbbr-adventures]

This aged very well.

[@piuspalma232]

No wonder people rubbish him despite him being a star. He deserves some of the things that are happening to him.

[@justyn1112]

I would love to know why the NRL think they are so precious and high & mighty that they cannot be criticised, put under the microscope, scrutinised or questioned. Players get criticised and scrutinised, coaches get criticised and scrutinised, clubs get criticised and scrutinised, fans get criticised and scrutinised. So why then cannot the NRL, ref's and the bunker be criticised and scrutinised, without someone being fined for doing so? Precious little babies the lot of them.

[@oscar0192]

I'll second that last comment. Latrell Mitchell is an absolute "GRUB" and when things don't go his way he throws his toys out of the cot. 👶

[@jimmybob5457]

Latrell needs to get in the ring with a boxer and needs to be taught a lesson thinks his top dog all the time should be embarrassed in himself

[@nodissdiss275]

hes gonna hit another deep depression. he will start drinking for days with his cousins, and then he will hit his mrs. just another depressed indigineous

[@saintly8286]

@@nodissdiss275 what happened did mum or dad run off with a black man/woman 🤡

[@Andrew-qb1fx]

He wont step into a boxing ring, it will have to be MMA, he doesn't know how to throw a punch

[@nodissdiss275]

@@saintly8286 keyboard warrior

[@4KTUNCO]

@@nodissdiss275 you were the one bagging out one of the strongest players in the game and disrespecting a whole race yet you're calling someone a keyboard warrior? ffs

[@mitullala8857]

Well said Kenty! That's spot on

[@StateOfMinds]

It was a deliberate dog shot. Simple as that.

[@jasonpurnell4118]

He was looking straight at Manus head then dropped shoulder 100% intended to shoulder Manu in the head .

[@bigbopper9627]

They call Latrel " Balanced" He has a chip on both shoulders

[@williamgreen5739]

Latrell Mitchell is harboring so much RESENTMENT and HATE, he launched himself with a stiff arm shoulder to hurt and maim Joe Manu with a bone breaking illegal tackle, he never at anytime tried to wrap his arms around Joe Manu, he is a grub, and a blight on the game, we don’t want to watch this type of thuggery…

[@killswitchcommentary981]

I'm hearing that JWH and Latrell had some words at the end of the game maybe both of them should get in the boxing ring for nrl all stars fight night

[@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263]

Goodbye Latrell...

[@Isa_Haratayn]

@@nigelyorkshiremanwadeley6263 u mean goodbye JWH

[@mswilson2104]

High tackle is a high tackle,stay away from the head,Manu was falling but,high ,wrecklace

[@scenefanatic3643]

I think he intentionally went for a big hit on the body but because Joey was already falling he got hit in the face.

[@samsonmorrell]

Watching this as soon as I saw Latrell come into the shot I was thinking sheez he's travelling at a rate of knots somethings going to happen here then BOOM!!!

[@jonjenkins]

The style of the Mitchel’s tackle was unnecessary- There was no legitimate reason for his shoulder charge

[@NRLEDITES]

Idk why I’m saying this but, like cmon Ofc a roosters coach and a roosters player are gonna say Latrell did that intensionaly but I have a stand,u see ik Joey is one of the most farest person u can ever see or know but it kinda looked like he ducked down then trell accidentally hit him which caused it to bursed out his cheeks but it’s fine now Joey’s fine they’re still good mates and yea that’s it

[@deelighted7915]

Not Intentional and should have been graded as a careless tackle... not reckless... The reactions of players and Latrell were pretty normal given what happened ..no one wanted to see Jo get hurt like that...and there was and has been some major over reaction from the media and pubic to what is a normal part of the game...if you dont like it ..go watch touch footy instead..

[@sashasg11]

Assault is not acceptable in any contact sport.

[@Real-NE_Dreaded]

Joey manu didn’t deserve it. I’m not being rude but mitchell did the wrong thing but the look on manus face going up to Latrell asking why

[@killswitchcommentary981]

I don't think Latrell had intend to take Manu out of the game but Latrell Latrell had every intend to put a big shot on and he hit Manu in the head but the sad thing is everyone is talking about this shot and not how good Parramatta played on the weekend

[@Rizz_edits2]

I’ve all ways stuck up for latrell but after seeing him do this I’m not going to stick up for him anywhere

[@Rizz_edits2]

Anymore

[@apec335]

Put him in a room with either... kikau Junior paulo Nelson solomona Mika sivo Justin olam That brat will get his lesson

[@jimijickson4620]

Manu has been sent to the hospital and Latrell only gets 10 minutes. If the refs and the bunker cant do their job then just quit.

[@enlightenment6278]

He needs to be banned for 1 whole season! MINIMUM, the guy is just out of control. Sure was intent to hurt and was illegal

[@pietromora2297]

Give me a break mate he,s a bit wayward but a season come on. There's a couple of other so called grubs in the game that no one mentions to much, but are just as bad munster cherry Evans just to name a few.

[@enlightenment6278]

@@pietromora2297 M8 you are entitled to your opinion, same game the guy scores a try and then heaves the ball into the face of the tackler while he was on the ground. He is off the chart agro. should have been sent off for the head shot.

[@pietromora2297]

@@enlightenment6278 yes you could be right but the NRL officials are puppets only doing what they are told to do. You,ve only got to look at the bunker. Trent Robinsons right if they can,t see what everyone else can they should,nt be in their, oh and on the Latrell incident, like I said I didn't say I was right it's just my point of view. And it isn't because I,m a souths supporter. If that's what happened to anyone I,d feel the same. Fine example Victor Radly against the Broncos, what a joke because he stuck it in to them he got 5 weeks, come on what a joke. But if Trent Robinson thinks it only happens to the Roosters then his kidding himself. And another fine example Jordan Rapana on report for a shoulder charge that looked a whole lot like 1 Nathan Cleary done on his return from injury but he got off with a slap on the wrist. The bunker is a farce, joke, rort what ever the case fraudulent at it's best. I think most of the time they have bets on the game, sounds crazy but not impossible. I think there should be no bunker, the ref should decide by way of the replay on a big screen they have them at most grounds 1 perso 1 decision, then he has to live with the consequences. When you start having to many decision making from different people, thats where the fraud starts, If you watch a lot of times through the games how many times have you seen the bunker come in about something that happened 3 tackles back then in the next game same thing happens nothing said. The NRL think people are stupid, if it isn't the way they want it to go they come up with some bullshit there was,nt enough evidence to change the on field decision please, they make the rules to suit the cause, because if they ain't making profit it isn't worth the rort. They would make great Politicians, Vlandys, Abdo, and Annesly. Seeya have a great finals series 👏

[@enlightenment6278]

@@pietromora2297 Totaly agree with everything you have stated, except the bunker is now an established part of the game as TV and replays are a fabulous part of the big show and is key to dramatizing and proveing the duditial system. I am a warriors fan so all these years I am used to Aussie teams raising their game to defeat the interlopers for national pride and all that comes with that from officials. It may be a subconcious thing that influences officials, but 1% is a massive advantage when consistently applied against 1 team in a competition over decades between teams in such an ultra competetive sport like the NRL

[@4KTUNCO]

lmaoooooo this happens every month get over yourself you casual

[@philipgray3570]

this was a intentional shoulder charge which ended up braking a mans face so he gets exactly what he deserves

[@greg4947]

He'll be able to work on losing that gut now

[@funderstruckdotcom]

Fatrell

[@djrakx6662]

😂😂😂

[@billkumul2899]

Work on yours first 😂😂

[@dylanwest9479]

Says the bloke behind a keyboard and screen🤔🤔😂

[@billkumul2899]

@@dylanwest9479 you😂😂😂😂

[@boops80]

Manu's body fell at least half a foot in the second before the impact. Latrell wanted to hit him hard, that's for sure, but he wasn't aiming for his head.

[@justdont..84.]

Thank you panel! Not sugar coating it like the channel 9 team!

[@babushka9261]

JManu is the better player and man. Facts

[@davewilson9738]

The only aim was to hit the player. There were no arms in the tackle and he aimed at his head. On the street that is GBH, it does need serious consideration how they deal with this injury.

[@ronanrogers4127]

You’ve watched the slo-mo too many times. At real time he’s simply moving too fast to change the point of impact. Gagai drags Manu down, his head lowers 20cm in a fifth of a second, and Mitchell can’t adjust. It’s reckless and careless, but it’s not intentional contact with the head.

[@pierrepower8343]

He went in hard as he should have, it went a bit wrong and everyone knows he didn't mean to smash his face. I personally like how he stuck it up them, he didn't mean it and it's a tough game where things go wrong sometimes, no need to cry about it. I'm a dragons fan but I respect latrells winning mentality.

[@freelancerconverse4413]

Absolute Latrell led in with his shoulder to deliberately hurt Joey. Latrell is one of the dirtiest players in the league, you just need to watch his past games it’s there for all to see. And Wendal Sailor did the same thing, charged with his head into Richie Barnett’s face which put Richie out of the game for a while. So Wendal should keep his coked up nostrils to himself.

[@raymantis682]

Totally agree with ya

[@brentletord8721]

One reason why he wasn't sent off it's Latrell Mitchell one. Two the club he plays for. The bunker stuffed up and the touch judge as well.

[@TheMDGMobile]

Mitchell is an A-grade grub. We saw it all in this match.

[@christinestewart1247]

True but still good player

[@Skybar23]

that was INTENTIONAL...just watch the try Latrell scored..he slams the ball down...the guy is a loose cannon

[@grantpopplewell38]

Mitchells a grub, its been coached into him at Souths!!! he's spent 10 weeks on the side line of 25,this year Definitely intentional He pleaded guilty!!! If he felt that it wasn't intentional, he would of pleaded not guilty!!

[@jacktully9089]

What do you mean he’s always been a grub

[@mattpatt5951]

Doesn’t deserve a NRL contract

[@johnsonwithat2322]

Look it was a brutal and even reckless tackle. But watching it at full speed, it didn't look like it was intentional. Latrell came in (recklessly) and tried to make a tackle. Slow it down and you see Manu falling into it as well. Now unless everybody is saying Latrell has superpowers and can predict Manu's pattern of movement or see the world in slow motion, to intentionally hurt former fellow teammate, then I see nothing but utter ignorance and recklessness. Not intentional. Just reckless.

[@DeftPol]

If you watch the replay Manu only starts falling after the high contact and the fact is that even still there was nothing legal about the hit. Latrell comes in high, late and leading with the shoulder and a swinging arm. He makes zero attempt to lower his body height or wrap his arms - if he had attempted to execute something resembling an actual legal tackle, we wouldn't be having this discussion. But instead he launched his 110kg frame at full height and leading with the shoulder straight into a player's face. If this had been Union it would have been an instant red card and probably 3 months on the sideline for a hit as nasty and illegal as that.

[@davidbroadbent854]

elite athlete - knew exactly what he was doing. Pathetic when people try to diminish bad behaviour.