Latrell Mitchell’s brother Shaquai Mitchell (born 19 March 1996) is an Australian professional

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footballer who plays as a for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the

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Background

Mitchell was part of the Sydney Roosters under 20s system where he won an SG Ball title in 2014 with his younger brother Latrell. Mitchell has played for the Wyong Roos in the NSW Cup, with a playing weight of 175 kg in 2018. As of 2022 Mitchell has dropped over 25 kg and training with the South Sydney Rabbitohs with a goal to play in the NRL, following his Indigenous All Stars debut.

Playing career

Mitchell made his debut for the Indigenous All Stars in the

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. In round 8 of the

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, he made his first grade debut for South Sydney against

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at the Central Coast Stadium which ended in a 40–22 victory. In round 8 2022, Mitchell made his

debut for South Sydney against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Central Coast Stadium. Mitchell played eleven games for South Sydney in the

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as they finished 9th on the table and missed the finals. On 24 September 2023, Mitchell played for South Sydney in their 2023 NSW Cup grand final victory over North Sydney.

References

External links

South Sydney Rabbitohs profileIndigenous All Stars profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Shaquai 1996 births Living people Australian rugby league players Indigenous Australian rugby league players Rugby league players from Taree Rugby league props South Sydney Rabbitohs players