Wayne Bennett Pledges Support for Latrell Mitchell

Wayne Bennett, the coach of the Dolphins, has pledged to assist troubled South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell in getting back on track when he returns to the team next season. Mitchell will not play again this year due to a foot injury and a breach notice from the NRL after an image surfaced of him with a white powder, which has sparked controversy but is not confirmed to involve illegal substances. Bennett emphasized the need for players to change their behavior when they make mistakes and expressed confidence in Mitchell's ability to rebound from this setback. He stated that Mitchell's on-field success should define him, rather than off-field issues. Despite not currently coaching at South Sydney, Bennett believes the club will effectively manage Mitchell's situation. The Rabbitohs have confirmed that they will handle the matter and support Mitchell moving forward.