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Brawl brothers Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have made a stand to show there is no bad blood ahead between the pair of the Rugby League All Stars Match against NZ Maori.
The NRL stars shared jokes, laughed and had a cuddle on the way to their team bus on Monday to show there was no bad blood following their Saturday arrest.
The pair were spotted wrestling in the street following a night of celebrations for Wighton’s 30th birthday before being arrested and detained.
The South Sydney and Canberra representative stars were tight-lipped on Monday morning following the alleged brawl in Canberra on Saturday night that led to them being jailed overnight.
However, they did release the following joint statement:
‘We apologise for what happened in Canberra and take full responsibility for our actions,’ the pair said.
‘We’re not in a position to comment on exactly what happened because it is the subject of an upcoming court case. Both of us understand that it is not a good look for the game at that time of night.
‘We regret that it’s happened and hopefully can move on once the legal process has been completed. It was originally a bit of fun that got out of hand.’
Mitchell and Wighton are both New South Wales and Australian teammates and are scheduled to play together for the Indigenous All Stars this weekend
After spending the night in the police lockup, Wighton and Mitchell reportedly went back to the Raiders’ star’s home for breakfast with their respective partners.
On Monday morning at around 7am they boarded the Indigenous All Stars team bus ahead of next Saturday’s game, but the pair may still be rubbed out even if they have privately made up.
The players have been charged with multiple offences by ACT police and the NRL Integrity Unit is continuing to investigates the matter.
Mitchell shared this image of Wighton and Mitchell that the Souths star shared on social media on the night before the incident occured.
Another image shared by Mitchell on the night of the incident with a big smile and a cowboy hat on
The duo declined to comment to media as they boarded the team bus in Sydney headed to the airport for their flight to New Zealand for the All Stars clash.
Mitchell showed no signs of discomfort or strapping on his shoulder and the pair made a point of walking side-by-side as they entered the bus.
Earlier News Corp reported that Mitchell needed to have a suspected shoulder injury assessed after being hurt during the arrest.
Indigenous All Stars coach Ronnie Griffiths told the Sydney Morning Herald that neither player was injured.
‘They’re both good, they walked in last night together, and the love they felt in the room was exactly what they needed to fill their cup up again,’ he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
‘One of our elders, Edward Monaei, who is from the Torres Strait, when the two boys came in and all the staff were there, he stood up in front of everyone and said, ‘Our circle is now complete’.
Mitchell is a proud representative for the Indigenous All Stars and coach Ronnie Griffiths said he was fit and ready to play this weekend.
‘[Latrell’s] all good, he saw the Souths doctor on Sunday. All the players needed to have a medical before they came into camp.
‘Both boys are on this trip to build up the other boys culturally and spiritually, but the end goal is they are also over there to play.
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‘I know there would be no prouder moment for Latrell and his brother Shaquai to play over there together.
‘Latrell is a world-class player. Everyone is looking forward to going over to New Zealand to develop the game, and he’s certainly a drawcard.’
South Sydney released a statement but made no mention of any injury their star fullback had collected.
‘The South Sydney Rabbitohs are aware of an alleged incident involving Latrell Mitchell this morning in Canberra,’ the statement read.
‘The Rabbitohs have informed the NRL Integrity Unit about the alleged incident.
‘The Rabbitohs will be making no further comment at this stage.
Josh Addo-Carr, Mitchell and Wighton share their proud Indigenous heritage. All three were set to represent the Indigenous All Stars. Addo-Carr has ruled himself out to focus on the Bulldogs while Mitchell and Wighton are subject to an NRL investigation
Boxing promoter Matt Rose handles the management of both players and said there was little in the incident.
‘They are always having a wrestle,’ Rose said.
‘They both think they are stronger than each other and are mucking around all the time. It was a bit of fun that went wrong after a few drinks.’
An unnamed NRL player also defended the pair.
‘They were just mates who had a bit to drink, mucking around,’ he told
‘But then cops came from everywhere – about four of them jumped on Latrell and forced him to the ground and twisted his arms behind his back.
‘He wasn’t resisting and was screaming at them to stop hurting him.
‘It was actually very distressing to watch and my girlfriend was actually in tears. It was a massive overreaction.’
Mitchell leads the Indigenous All Stars war-cry during the match against the Maori All Stars at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville in 2021.
.ACT Police released the following statement:
‘About 3.45am ACT Policing responded to reports of a disturbance near a nightclub on Bunda Street in the city,’ a police spokesman said.
‘Two men – a 30-year-old from Bywong, NSW and a 25-year-old man from Chifley, NSW – were arrested at the scene,’ it said.
‘The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.’
