LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Latrell Mitchell's suspension status remains up in the air as the NRL looks to secure necessary documents for confirmation.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs dynamo and star fullback may not be lacing up his boots for Round 1 of the upcoming season, with his availability hanging in the balance.
Mitchell found himself in hot water after a controversial photo capturing him with a mysterious white substance surfaced online.
While there was no concrete evidence pointing to any illegal activity, the NRL took offense and issued a breach notice against the gifted player, questioning his actions and their impact on the game's reputation.
The verdict on Mitchell's punishment came down hard, with a one-game ban and a hefty $20,000 fine handed to him.
Additionally, his club has laid down a substantial $100,000 penalty, a hefty sum with $80,000 temporarily suspended.
The suspension, however, comes with the caveat that it will only be enforced once Mitchell is deemed fit to play, a challenge considering his current sideline position due to a troublesome foot injury.
As the league waits for the necessary medical records to determine Mitchell's timeline for serving his suspension, the rugby world holds its breath to see when this explosive talent will be back in action on the field.