LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Speculation is rife over Latrell Mitchell's comeback from injury as the Rabbitohs fullback finds himself embroiled in controversy with the NRL Integrity Unit.
The Rabbitohs have acknowledged discussions with the NRL following the surfacing of a photo depicting Mitchell hunched over a table with a mysterious white substance.
While the picture captured Mitchell with a vodka cruiser and a mysterious lady companion, there is no indication that the substance is illicit.
The snapshot, taken during Mitchell's community work stint in Dubbo over the weekend, has sparked debate surrounding his imminent return to the NRL arena.
The Rabbitohs are tight-lipped about the situation, opting to loop in the NRL integrity unit to investigate further.
With Mitchell currently sidelined due to injury, doubts loom large over his comeback to the pitch.
The fullback's fitness remains a question mark, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the possibility of his 2024 NRL return as the Rabbitohs lick their wounds following a disappointing season.