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Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell charged with dangerous contact on Josh Addo-Carr from Good Friday clash - here's why he won't miss any NRL matches

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  • Latrell Mitchell hit with grade-one dangerous contact charge
  • Followed collision with Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr
  • If he pleads guilty Mitchell will be fined, won't be suspended
  • Addo-Carr will be sidelined due to NRL concussion protocols

By Scott Bailey For Australian Associated Press

Published: 01:10 GMT, 30 March 2024 | Updated: 01:18 GMT, 30 March 2024

NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell is facing a fine of up to $2500 after he was charged for the collision that left Josh Addo-Carr with a sickening concussion. 

Mitchell, 26, was hit with a grade-one dangerous contact charge by the match review committee on Saturday, after his hip collected Addo-Carr in South Sydney's 20-16 Good Friday win.

Rushing across to make a cover tackle, the fullback collided with the Canterbury winger as he went over the sideline just before halftime.


Addo-Carr fell face first onto the ground as Mitchell attempted to hold up the Bulldogs winger and support him.

Referee Gerard Sutton could be heard saying to the bunker it appeared 'incidental', but the match review committee deemed the challenge dangerous and worthy of a charge.

NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell is facing a fine of up to $2500 after he was charged for the collision that left Josh Addo-Carr with a sickening concussion

Mitchell can avoid suspension with an early guilty plea - but Addo-Carr will miss next Friday's clash with the Roosters due to NRL concussion protocols (the pair are pictured at fulltime)

Mitchell is at no risk of missing matches for the charge, and can accept an $1800 fine with an early guilty plea.

It is a different story for Addo-Carr, who will miss next Friday's round five clash with the Sydney Roosters due to NRL concussion protocols.

In relieving scenes for coach Cameron Ciraldo, he was seen walking around freely on the sideline after halftime.

Meanwhile, Bulldogs interchange prop Kurtis Morrin is also at risk of missing the Roosters clash, and is facing a three-game ban for a dangerous throw on Cameron Murray.

Morrin was sent to the sin bin in the second half as a result of the tackle - but can reduce his ban to two matches with an early guilty plea. 

Rabbitohs centre Jack Wighton has avoided a charge after suggestions of a possible hip-drop tackle on Canterbury second-rower Jacob Preston.

Coach Jason Demetriou was a relieved man at the final whistle, with South Sydney avoiding four successive defeats with a hard fought triumph. 

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