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NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been torched by footy fans and pundits after he elbowed Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson in the head on Saturday afternoon in the Rabbitohs' home defeat to the Warriors.
The Kiwi outfit claimed a 34-4 victory at Accor Stadium but the big talking point will be Mitchell's availability over the coming weeks as Souths fell to a 1-4 start.
Already without Campbell Graham, Alex Johnston and Jai Arrow to injury - and after losing halfback Lachlan Ilias to a broken leg earlier on Saturday in NSW Cup action - Mitchell is almost certain to spend time on the sidelines.
Mitchell appeared to lead with his elbow, making contact with the head of Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson as the Rabbitohs No.1 brought the ball off his own line in the 18th minute.
Latrell Mitchell has been slammed by footy fans and pundits after he elbowed Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson in the head on Saturday afternoon
Penrith great Greg Alexander said in commentary for Fox Sports that the act was 'blatant', later adding: 'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind at times in a game.'
Footy fans were puzzled how Mitchell escaped time in the bin for the move.
'So how is that not 10 in the bin? Oh that’s right it’s because it’s Latrell,' wrote one fan on X.
'Certain send off!!,' replied another.
'That’s 10 in the bin at minimum,' said a third.
Mitchell was also cautioned for a dangerous throw in the 31st minute on Tohu Harris after lifting the Warriors
