Did Latrell Mitchell INTENTIONALLY try to hurt Joey Manu? | NRL 360 | FOX League 

It takes alot for Joey Manu to react the way he did, he is one of the most humble and fairest players playing the game today

Joey Manu is one of the best and fairest players in the NRL, when he reacts like that you know it's a cheap shot.

I hope the way in which Manu went up to Latrell sits with him. Went up to him with more of a desperate plea of ‘why’ rather than to start a fight.

Im not even a roosters fan, but 10 minutes in the bin? Cmon fracturing someone’s cheekbone is surely a straight send off.

Joey Manu & Justin Olam are two of the most humble & fairest down to earth players, not to mention two of the best centres in the game.

In isolation you might argue that it was accidental. But the way he carried on like a bell end even after ending Joey's season lets you know where his head is. The guy just can't control his emotions.

Love how Hooper says he "brushed" Nofoaluma. The dude's head snapped back when he hit him with his elbow.

It’s extremely sad watching Joey Manu go up to his friend, “why did you do this to me”. That will sit with Latrell well into his later years, more than any punch would have. It may even make Latrell think, what have i done (once the ego subsides), why do I do this.

Safe too say next game we see these two at it will be the best footy in decades to come

When Corey Harawera Naera hit Jerome Hughs head high, he felt bad at impact, and when he was getting sent off he still went over to make sure he was algoods. Accidental or not, atleast check up on Joey after he KNEW his shoulder hit is head. Carried on when Joey went up to him.

If you watch this in slow mo from all different camera angles; you could tell it was intentional. Latrell knew what he was doing... he isn't stupid for not knowing either.

It’s a farce that Mitchell didn’t get sent off when minuscule hits have been heavily penalised. The NRL is a joke.

Abso-fucking-lutely, Mitchell had him lined up for 15 metres.

Paul Kent when you go in to put a shot on it is to dominate physically.

One thing I know for sure. Latrell did not make any public apology. In contrast, Manu's family asked the public to back off Latrell. No remorse even after he'd seen what he did. In contrast to Raider's Corey Harawira-Naera who immediately apologies to other Storm's players then Hughes himself. No respect, we don't need those players in NRL, a lot more players will be hurt.

2 broken jaws, nearly a 3rd with the kick to Luke Garners head. And people try defend him????

He musta known he hurt him, and didnt even go over and check on him !! and thats surposed to be his mate !! I just hope Joey makes a speedy recovery. Blessings and prayers to him and his whanau !!

Mitchell is a grub. Nothing else to say

Worst thing about this is I’ve stuck up for Mitchell when people call him a grub and a dirty player but now when he does this and to an old team mate he played along side is meant to be a mate he can get fucked now for all I care I can’t wait to see the next game when the roosters play the rabbits he is going to have the biggest target on his head!

Did anyone forget the swinging arm?

What annoys me the most that because Robbo speaks the truth he gets fined. It’s about time the nrl and the referees start owning up and realise that when they err they should cop the criticism. The nrl are the only ones bringing the game into disrepute by their incomplete and their higher than thou attitude.

Latrell is a dog shot specialist Full stop

Bring back the biff,I think that could stop Latrell carrying on the way he does.

That's 100% a commitment to deliver maximum force. Such actions don't happen by accident.

Joey is tough as nails. Repeated dirty play by Latrell over multiple seasons, no regard for sportsmanship. 6 weeks isnt enough

I won't comment on his intentions. But that's a send off

None of it matters now. Manu out with a fractured check, and Latrell out for 6 weeks. The real question is was it worth it. To say that there was no intent to hurt indicates how little you know or your just a schill. The intention to hit hard so as to not run as hard the next time is and always how you go in for a tackle mostly. Hoops is a dreamer who thinks that players go into a tackle thinking rainbows and unicorns. What mindset does he think doing the biggest hit ups and biggest hits players have when running or making a hit? Has he not watched a single game of Origin? This guy makes a living talking about Rugby League? That's the kind of answer that reminds me of the decision making of the officials that night.

Such a grub, God Bless Joey Manu, Get well Uso.

100% Latrell went in with intent. Compare this with CHN's shoulder to the head hit on Jahrome Hughes the other week. Immediately he knew what he did, and went to help out Hughes with remorse. Latrell? None of that, he got straight up and wanted to fight when the Roosters players gathered around, showing no remorse and being unapologetic. Even when the referee came over he was still defending himself that he hadn't done anything wrong. Grub

James, you have no idea full stop. As much as Dan ginnane. Your spot on again buzz.

Latrell has issues with Gagai check out the heat between those two in SOO this year. Team mates not holding back cause there are underlying issues!!

Latrell had no remorse even though he was in the wrong, whether it was intentional or not. I'd say the same thing for any player who suffered a blow like that without the opposing player suffering from any backlash? It's bias and unfair. How was he not sent off, I'm very curious? Joey has every right to be angry, It's just a shame. I respected Mitchell Laterall, a ferocious player, but he was out of pocket there. At least shake the man's hand and own up, if it wasn't intentional? Bloody hell. You know what else does my head in, insensitive people like Mark Nicholls who laughs it off 1:10 "Settle down" after seeing what his mate did to Joey, disgusting behaviour.

It happens far too often NOT to be an accident. Blokes a complete flog.

Honestly, I think Latrell completely lost his mind, he's too far gone if he can't even muster some remorse for poor Manu

I love latrell he plays hard, but I can’t defend him here careless.

Henry perenRa was daydreaming that exact moment

Mitchell has a problem with Manu for sure and it was reckless plus no apologies to his former team mate

That was a stiff straight arm swinging hard at his head,I wouldn't even call it a tackle.

Absolutely, he lost his mind

Hahaha "It was absolutely reckless in every millisecond" James Hooper - 2021

Off course he did, Latrell dropped his shoulder right into Joey Manu's face...🤦‍♂️

Shocker of a cheap shot.

hope joey gets better man, can't wait to see him back in the field. 💖

You can't expect an overweight centre playing out of position to have the necessary control needed for safe fullback play, especially under manic Vlandyball speed. Two wrongs were bound to not make a right.

Let's be honest here, that was never an attempt at a "tackle". Latrell flies in high, late and leading with the shoulder and a swinging arm INTO THE FACE of Manu. Saying he "didn't mean it" or "it was a split second decision" doesn't absolve Latrell from responsibility remotely. If I hop onto the highway in my car and start zipping in and out of lanes at 200/km per hour, and then make a split second mistake that wipes out an entire family, then if my only defence is that "I didn't mean to do it and it was just a split second mistake" the cops will rightly say that I never should have put myself and anyone else in the position to begin with. It's an extreme analogy, but it feels warranted given some of Trell's defenders don't appear to understand the issue here. The fact was Latrell created this mess by creating the danger in the situation to begin with. If he had attempted to lower his body height and wrap his arms around Manu in a LEGAL tackle then we wouldn't be having this discussion, but he didn't do that, and instead opted for a highly dangerous ILLEGAL tackle that put his opponent in hospital. It was a clear cut send off and frankly he should have got 15 weeks rather than 6.

The way the players from both sides kinda held off from interfering between Manu & Mitchell shows how close the 2 are/were. Usually when 2 players get close like that then players start running in from all corners. Its more embarrasing from Mitchell that he shows no remorse or empathy toward the situation. He rather takes a defensive approach as if hes done nothing wrong...

Well said Kenty! That's spot on

Look where he came from! He didn't even drop his body position to tackle him lower then where his shoulder ended up... 100% 6 weeks ain't long enough

Next move is latrel will come out saying he’s struggling mentally from the back lash an he’s received racist messages an it’ll be poor latrel

Is Hooper watching the same incident? This is ridiculous! He meant to hurt Joey and we know that Mitchy can be a grub!

Its Latrells arm directly after the contact that shows me its intentional.

That was a definite send off. Latrell the grub.

I recon Latrell intended to put a big shot on, don't think he intended to injure manu in that way. Manu fell into it due to the tackle by gagai

Intentionally 'injure' is the one that you want to really think about ... hurt has a boundary but did Laterall try to put the guy out of the game for a lengthy period. That is very hard to prove if you just see it at the point of the tackle but he runs 30 metres, blindsides him and makes direct contact with the head.

And Mitchell tried on the same Grub Act against the Warriors, this weekend with a swinging elbow with Shaun Johnson

No wonder people rubbish him despite him being a star. He deserves some of the things that are happening to him.

It was a deliberate dog shot. Simple as that.

Put him in a room with either... kikau Junior paulo Nelson solomona Mika sivo Justin olam That brat will get his lesson

Latrell is an absolute grub!!!

I'm hearing that JWH and Latrell had some words at the end of the game maybe both of them should get in the boxing ring for nrl all stars fight night

Joey manu is one of my favourite players and Latrell Mitchell is my lease favourite

He'll be able to work on losing that gut now

Watching this as soon as I saw Latrell come into the shot I was thinking sheez he's travelling at a rate of knots somethings going to happen here then BOOM!!!

i hope manu is okay he is such a good bloke

They call Latrel " Balanced" He has a chip on both shoulders

This is classic Latrell. He wont ever get the grub out of him. Has the potential to be the next GI.. unfortunately it will never happen. I feel so bad for Joey, his season is over and he was having one hell of a season too.

He was looking straight at Manus head then dropped shoulder 100% intended to shoulder Manu in the head .

He went in hard as he should have, it went a bit wrong and everyone knows he didn't mean to smash his face. I personally like how he stuck it up them, he didn't mean it and it's a tough game where things go wrong sometimes, no need to cry about it. I'm a dragons fan but I respect latrells winning mentality.

I played football until I was 40. I reckon I can tell when someone lines up another player with an intention to apply maximum hurt. Watching the high angle shot (not shown here), I see Mitchell line up Manu from 25 meters away where he ran in a straight line at high speed to deliver a shoulder charge on Manu. For me that goes way beyond what I want to see on any foot ball field. Having watched Mitchell for a long time it appears to me the lad has a chip on his shoulder and is often given to childish displays of petulance and anger. He has form and he needs help, sweeping this under the carpet isn't help. There have been life bans handed out for behaviour not much, if any, worse than this incident. When I hear that the injury shouldn't be taken into account I want to vomit...all over Fittler. I wish both Joey and Latrell well.

He is a grub and all these incidents this year have been cheap shots, now he has to live with costing the bunnies a chance at winning a premiership. I hope he does change his ways next year as he is still an exciting player to watch.

The intelligence of James Hooper is on full display here. what a fool.

The referee in the thumbnail looks like "whats up brothers"

I would love to know why the NRL think they are so precious and high & mighty that they cannot be criticised, put under the microscope, scrutinised or questioned. Players get criticised and scrutinised, coaches get criticised and scrutinised, clubs get criticised and scrutinised, fans get criticised and scrutinised. So why then cannot the NRL, ref's and the bunker be criticised and scrutinised, without someone being fined for doing so? Precious little babies the lot of them.

Mitchell is an A-grade grub. We saw it all in this match.

I played footy that was intent the swinging arm says it all wake up

Just got the tackle wrong, great hit if Latrell doesn't get Manu high but now he has to pay for it with the 6 week ban. Give those 2 Muppets a jab each please Hoops

Thank you panel! Not sugar coating it like the channel 9 team!

I don't think Latrell had intend to take Manu out of the game but Latrell Latrell had every intend to put a big shot on and he hit Manu in the head but the sad thing is everyone is talking about this shot and not how good Parramatta played on the weekend

10 weeks suspension in a year. And this time last year he was wanting a million dollars a year. Your dreaming cuzzy

One reason why he wasn't sent off it's Latrell Mitchell one. Two the club he plays for. The bunker stuffed up and the touch judge as well.

As a bunnies supporter I love watching Latrell play, he’s fierce. But there’s no defending him here. Dog shot! Full stop!

Latrell needs to get in the ring with a boxer and needs to be taught a lesson thinks his top dog all the time should be embarrassed in himself

Latrell is quality but turns to a grub when he thinks it isn't going his way

It was good that joey manu standed up for himself

I think he intentionally went for a big hit on the body but because Joey was already falling he got hit in the face.

The style of the Mitchel’s tackle was unnecessary- There was no legitimate reason for his shoulder charge

Just curious, what happened to Hadley? I don’t see him on 360 anymore. I assume no good?

Looks worse every time I see it. Lattrell Mitchell used his shoulder like Missile.

A grub of the highest quality .bully comes to mind and first to cry when he's in trouble disgusting excuse for a footy player

The roosters got 2 of the biggest grubs in the game atm with Victor Ridley n jwh

Latrell has always liked the niggle - hopefully he'll get on top of his agro (controlled aggression is different) cos he's an amazing player. Hope Joey is on the mend.

Thats a send off for sure! And I think it would have calm it all down a little.

There is something deeply concerning about Latrell. Time after time after time after time. Getting suspended Breaking protocols Fighting with Origin coach Leaving former club on questionable terms Breaking faces

He just lucky the nxt run latrell will have, there will be no Les Boyd on the field!😂😂

Boy came running in with a flying clothesline but hit him with the shoulder 🤦🏻‍♂️

His history speaks for it self....

Correct me if I´m wrong: earlier in the game, wasn´t there a clip of Latrelle narrowly avoiding a pass meant for him running at speed towards the line (during attack)?, yet he had the reflexes to avoid the pass and let it go to the outside player. It was beautiful to watch. Yet later on in the same game, he can line up an opponent from yards away, and accurately smash his shoulder into his opponents jaw during defence. Looks like intent. Mike Tyson had bad intentions. Latrelle Mitchelle has bad intentions. These athletes are what sell tickets and generate interest regardless of the consequences. It´s obvious the NRL couldn´t care less about player welfare and anything else they tell you is just bullshit.

that 'tackle' was just assault plain and simple

the swinging arm done it for me.

elite athlete - knew exactly what he was doing. Pathetic when people try to diminish bad behaviour.