Wayne Bennett confident Latrell Mitchell will stay with Rabbitohs

South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett expressed confidence that Latrell Mitchell will remain with the team despite his impending free agency on November 1. Mitchell, who has been plagued by injuries limiting him to 34 games over three seasons, is currently under contract and had 11 tries in 11 games before an injury interrupted his season. Bennett mentioned he is comfortable with Mitchell's status and criticized any negative talk surrounding the player. Additionally, Bennett confirmed that fellow player Cody Walker will return to the team next season.

• 9:41 PMZero Tackle NRL — Bennett breaks silence on Latrell Mitchell’s future as November 1 looms