A defiant South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou says he won’t bow to calls for Latrell Mitchell to be moved from fullback.
And he certainly won’t be replacing Mitchell with talented teenager Jye Gray, who some commentators have suggested could steal the No.1 jumper off the million-dollar star.
The 19-year-old Gray has shot to prominence with a couple of eye-catching performances in the NSW Cup this season.
But the young Queenslander will have to bide his time for a shot at the NRL, despite the Rabbitohs being winless from three games.
“Everybody wants to put Jye Gray in,” Demetriou told media on Thursday.
The excerpt discusses a young rugby league player named Jye, who has played two games in the NSW Cup against older opponents. The coach emphasizes the need to ensure Jye is fully prepared for first-grade NRL and can maintain his position in the team. There is confidence in Jye’s potential, with decisions being made in his and the club’s long-term interests.
The coach is cautious about rushing Jye into a key role, especially to replace a seasoned player like Latrell Mitchell. The recent performance of Mitchell and other players is mentioned, along with changes in the team lineup.
Overall, the focus is on managing Jye’s development carefully while addressing performance issues and making necessary adjustments in the team lineup.
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