LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a fiery response to former Australian Test captain Max Krilich, Latrell Mitchell has taken a stand against the NRL's anthem storm.
Mitchell's scathing comment comes after four Australian players chose to remain silent during the national anthem before their Pacific Championships victory over Samoa.
The actions of Payne Haas, Kotoni Staggs, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, and Selwyn Cobbo sparked controversy, with Krilich and other prominent figures calling for their dismissal from national representation.
However, Mitchell, along with Johnathan Thurston, defended the players' right to choose whether or not to sing the anthem.
Mitchell's criticism of Krilich and other social commentators highlights the ongoing debate surrounding patriotism and the national anthem in the NRL.
As the anthem storm continues to divide opinions, players like Mitchell are using their platform to express their views and challenge the status quo.