LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
South Sydney Rabbitohs are on the move as Latrell Mitchell looks set to make a massive backflip from injury.
NRL fans may not take kindly to this controversial decision.
The Rabbitohs are reportedly pushing to prove Latrell Mitchell's fitness this weekend so he can serve his one-game ban before the start of next season.
Mitchell found himself on the wrong side of the NRL after a photo leak scandal, resulting in a one-game ban and a hefty $20,000 fine.
Having been sidelined since July with a foot injury, it seemed unlikely that Mitchell would return this season with South Sydney already out of finals contention.
However, Rabbitohs coach Ben Hornby had previously stated that Mitchell wouldn't see any action this year due to his injury and conditioning issues, meaning he would have to wait until 2025 to serve his ban.
Despite this, The Daily Telegraph reported that the Rabbitohs have made moves to have Mitchell declared fit to play in the upcoming clash against the Roosters.
Further examinations have been undergone to prove Mitchell's readiness, and South Sydney is gearing up to make their case.
Fans have voiced their frustration with the Mitchell saga, questioning whether the 26-year-old should be allowed to serve his ban in 2024 after previously being ruled out for the season.
While it was initially thought that Mitchell would be sidelined until next year, Hornby has now backflipped on this claim, adding to the drama surrounding the situation.