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'Game on?': Latrell Mitchell sits down with Michael Maguire ahead of Blues squad unveil
As the calls for Latrell Mitchell's comeback to the NSW Origin team gain momentum in the lead-up to Game 2, the Blues coach may have just tipped his hand.
Reports from news.com.au suggest that as the clamor for Latrell Mitchell to don the sky blue jersey for Game 2 of the State of Origin series intensify, the dynamic duo of star player and Blues mentor Michael Maguire were spotted deep in discussion on Saturday, fueling the speculation.
Mitchell's stellar performance in the Rabbitohs' 22-12 victory over the Broncos on Friday night - which included a try, 176m run, a line break, a line break assist, a try assist, and kicking for 291m - has only strengthened his case for a return to the Origin battleground.
However, the icing on the cake for Mitchell was also met with a dash of controversy, as he found himself serving a 10-minute sin bin stint following his fiery response to Jordan Riki's high tackle on Rabbitohs skipper Cameron Murray.
Despite copping a $3000 fine for opting for an early guilty plea, Mitchell risks facing a two-game suspension if he chooses to contest the charge and ends up on the wrong side of the judiciary.
Nevertheless, all eyes are now on Mitchell, who is widely anticipated to secure a spot in the centres for the Blues in Game 2, following a rendezvous with NSW coach Michael Maguire that has set tongues wagging.