Thurston slams Mitchell, suspension debate heats up

Johnathan Thurston's brutal call on Latrell Mitchell as South Sydney star set to be suspended

Thurston thinks South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchell may be suspended for high tackle.

LeagueNews.co

Former NRL star Johnathan Thurston believes that South Sydney Rabbitohs player Latrell Mitchell is likely to be suspended after being sin-binned for a high tackle on Sua Fa'alogo during a game against the Melbourne Storm.

Mitchell made heavy contact with Fa'alogo's head with his shoulder, resulting in Fa'alogo failing his HIA and being ruled out for the next match against Canberra.

Despite opinions being divided on whether Mitchell should be suspended, his previous poor disciplinary record and the lateness of the hit may work against him.

Thurston commented on the incident, saying, "He comes flying in, pretty aggressively.

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