The NRL will investigate a vile racist slur made against Sydney Roosters star Latrell Mitchell after the Kangaroos centre called out the offender.Latrell Mitchell and Manly's Joel Thompson called out the racist comment, which was posted on FacebookNRL boss Todd Greenberg commended Mitchell and Thompson for calling the abuse out
Mitchell posted a screenshot on Sunday night of the comment made on Facebook, where the offender claimed they would laugh if his neck was broken. Mitchell's post has been shared by fellow Indigenous star Joel Thompson, with NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg hitting out at the offender. "Racism must be called out in all its forms because the standard you walk past is the standard you accept," Greenberg said."What I love about rugby league is the diverse cultures and backgrounds it brings together. The heritage of our players is what makes our game so special.
"Incidents like this show why our school programs like In League In Harmony and Indigenous rounds are so important to educate the next generation about inclusion.
Why isn't it a police investigation?
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