"Hopefully I can see what I can do eventually in the NRL. "That’s a massive name to live up to. The scrutiny on Latrell has been intense and big brother marvels at how well he handles it. It’s the name of the game, I guess, trying to put me off my game. Imagine what that would do to their salary cap (given the turbo brothers, their younger brother, the $10 million man DCE etc). Picture: Gregg Porteous. It brings me here now.". I asked for help from the Roosters and they were more than happy to, I thank them a lot for it because I was suffering from anxiety and depression. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. His day job as a labourer has given him an income and a perspective about how fortunate he is to be back playing the game he loves. If it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t work out. Shaquai was even named in the tri-colours’ top-30 squad ahead of the 2019 season, but instead opted for the relative anonymity of park football for Wyong. Mitchell’s experiences also provide an insight into the pressures young footballers face. "He loves the bush, he went in the bush to find himself. F Facebook T Tweet W WhatsApp G J Tumblr B Email L LinkedIn. Picture: Paul Barkley/LookPro. I know what I’m capable of, people don’t know me from a bar of soap. "I ended up getting down in the dumps, down in the blues for a little while. Mitchell gets first crack at Canterbury in round two this season, Newcastle in round seven. We’ll see how I go.". "At one point I wouldn’t be in crowds, I used to think I would stand out. You’re going to have your ups and downs, that’s what people don’t realise until they lace up a pair of boots and jump on an NRL field. October 7, 2020. "He loves the bush, he went in the bush to find himself. Shaquai Mitchell on the charge against the Cowboys in under-20s in 2016. Legendary scout Noel Cleal — recently let go by Canterbury — also saw something amiss soon after, and the Bulldogs lost their chance as well. Shaquai Mitchell is having another crack at a rugby league career after taking some time out. "It made me realise, for me personally, if an opportunity pops up again I can offer a lot to the game. Social media abuse and the general reporting about his NRL career has Latrell Mitchell feeling "mentally drained", according to his brother Shaquai. Historically Daley has used players out of position, including retired Rabbitohs legend Greg Inglis and he may opt to take that route again to protect Mitchell from potential injury and bolster the size of his pack. They even found abnormalities in my heart rate last year, I had to lose weight … and I was only 22 years old. It is a potential pathway to the NRL, a destination many felt he would reach while coming up through the Roosters ranks. "What I've seen with Latrell when he was back home at Taree fighting the bushfires, he's a strong individual, I can tell you that. The scrutiny on Latrell has been intense and big brother marvels at how well he handles it. You're going to have your ups and downs, that's what people don't realise until they lace up a pair of boots and jump on an NRL field. “I’m looking forward to seeing Latrell playing there (at fullback),” Daley said. "I ended up getting down in the dumps, down in the blues for a little while. Mitchell said the expectations on Latrell were often unrealistic. F Facebook T Tweet W WhatsApp G J Tumblr B Email L LinkedIn. Recent reports suggest Mitchell faces an uncertain future, with conflicting claims about where he might land for the 2020 season. Image: Facebook. We’re trying to stabilise my body weight, not so much going up and down at the moment. “The votes suggested he was always going to be fullback (and) I think the fans wanted to see him play there,” Daley told NRL.com. I think the truth of the matter was that he was simply not up to scratch and we had to make a hard decision. How the incessant chatter from the stands or social media can pierce even the thickest skins. Mitchell needs no reminding. Home » Rugby League » ‘Mentally drained’: Latrell’s brother opens up on social media abuse. Roosters.com.au-June 16, 2015 0. The older brother of troubled superstar Latrell, Shaquai has been in the Roosters system for a few years "I’m nowhere near that. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. “My older brother (Shaquai) was getting looked at, he did his ankle at the time but we didn’t get anything back from Crusher Cleal, no phone call or anything.”. Shaquai Mitchell is having another crack at a rugby league career after taking some time out.Credit:NRL Photos. Pic: Mark Evans, Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. "People have got to realise that families see [social media criticism], it breaks their hearts," he said. 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