Rabbitohs Hold Off on Latrell Negotiations Until March: Injury Woes Leave Club in Stalemate

The Rabbitohs have decided to play the long game, putting the ball in the hands of fate and letting the clock tick down to March before they even think about a new deal.

Latrell Mitchell’s back has been in more stitches than a kangaroo’s pouch, and the club is waiting to see if the pain will subside enough for the star to return to his usual ferocity.

The contract clock starts ticking at the end of the year, but the board has chosen to hold off until the injury has had a chance to heal, or at least to show its final shape.

Waiting until March gives the club a chance to gauge how well Mitchell can bounce back, and whether his future will be worth the cost of a fresh contract.

Diehards will be holding their breath, hoping the injury will be a temporary blip rather than a permanent retirement decision.

Opposition clubs are watching the situation with the same keen interest a dog watches a fly, hoping to swoop in if the Rabbitohs miss the mark.

The Rabbitohs have a habit of waiting until the last minute before committing to big players, a strategy that has paid off before and now will test the patience of their fans.

Even the weather outside is as uncertain as Mitchell’s recovery, with forecasts predicting everything from sunshine to sudden downpours.

In the meantime, the club’s marketing team is busy selling jerseys, hoping that a new season of hope will bring fans back to the stand in full force.