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South Sydney Rabbitohs slammed for 'childish' reaction after Latrell Mitchell interview uproar
In a tale as old as time in the world of Rugby League, two legends of the game, Wade Graham and James Graham, have called out the South Sydney Rabbitohs for their immature response to the Latrell Mitchell interview debacle that has sent shockwaves through the NRL.
The controversy began after Mitchell, the Rabbitohs' fullback, unleashed a string of expletives during a fiery interview with Triple M following a tough loss.
The incident sparked calls for the NRL to come down hard on Mitchell, but instead, NRL boss Andrew Abdo opted for a tête-à-tête with the player to set things straight.
Mitchell was summoned to Rugby League Central in Moore Park where he faced the music on Wednesday night.
In the midst of the chaos, reports emerged that both the Rabbitohs and Channel Nine had lodged complaints with the NRL over Triple M's recording of the interview.
The NRL swiftly reminded the radio station of their broadcasting rights, leading to the deletion of the incendiary video and a ban on future on-field interviews being filmed by Triple M.
Former NRL stars Wade Graham and James Graham, known for their no-nonsense approach both on and off the field, didn't hold back in their criticism of the Rabbitohs' handling of the situation.
Wade Graham labeled the club's response as "childish" and accused them of dodging accountability by pointing fingers elsewhere.
James Graham echoed these sentiments, condemning the Rabbitohs' actions as a blatant evasion of responsibility.
In the ever-evolving landscape of professional Rugby League, it seems that even the most seasoned players can still find themselves caught in the crosshairs of controversy.
As the old saying goes, in this game, what happens off the field can be just as important as what happens on it.