Latrell Mitchell: I'm Just a Kid From Taree

"I never thought I'd be playing in the NRL," Latrell Mitchell tells me, his eyes wide with wonder. "I'm just a kid from Taree."
We're sitting in the canteen of the South Sydney Rabbitohs' training ground, and Mitchell is reflecting on his incredible journey to the top of the rugby league world.
"I grew up playing footy in the backyard with my brothers," he says. "We'd always dream of playing in the NRL, but we never thought it would actually happen."
Mitchell's talent was evident from a young age. He was a standout player for the Taree Panthers, and in 2013 he was named the under-16s Player of the Year.
"That was a big moment for me," he says. "It made me realise that I had the potential to play at the highest level."
In 2016, Mitchell made his NRL debut for the Sydney Roosters. He quickly became one of the most exciting players in the competition, and in 2018 he was named the NRL's Rookie of the Year.
"It was an amazing feeling," he says. "I had worked so hard to get to that point, and it was all worth it."
In 2019, Mitchell switched clubs to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He has quickly become a fan favourite at the Rabbitohs, and he is considered one of the best players in the game.
"I'm loving my time at Souths," he says. "It's a great club with a lot of history, and I'm proud to be a part of it."
Mitchell is known for his incredible athleticism and his ability to create something out of nothing. He is also a passionate advocate for Indigenous Australians.
"I want to use my platform to help make a difference in the lives of Indigenous kids," he says. "I want to show them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to."
Mitchell is a role model for Indigenous kids all over Australia. He is a proud Wiradjuri man, and he is not afraid to speak out against racism and inequality.
"I'm proud to be an Indigenous Australian," he says. "I want to show the world that we're capable of anything."
Mitchell is a rising star in the NRL, and he is already one of the most popular players in the game. He is a role model for Indigenous kids all over Australia, and he is a passionate advocate for social justice.
"I'm just a kid from Taree," he says. "But I'm proud of what I've achieved, and I'm excited for the future."