Latrell Mitchell Talks to the Media Again

May 5, 2026, 10:26
AustraliaSports

Introduction

Latrell Mitchell is a rugby player. He talked to the press for the first time in one year.

Main Body

Latrell talked to his coach, Wayne Bennett. Then he decided to speak to the media. He wanted to say good things about his teammate, Campbell Graham. Campbell played 150 games. Latrell said he likes his team, South Sydney. Some people think he wants to join a new team, but he does not. He wants to stay with his club until 2027. He also wants to be a good father to his children. A reporter asked about a problem at a hotel in 2024. Latrell did not answer this question. He talked about his good game against the Newcastle Knights instead.

Conclusion

Mitchell is talking to the media again to help his teammate and his club.

Learning

🕒 The 'Now' vs. 'Then' Switch

Look at how the story moves between the past and the present. To reach A2, you must know when to change the ending of the action word.

1. The Past (Finished Actions) We add -ed to show it already happened:

  • Talk →\rightarrow Talked
  • Decide →\rightarrow Decided
  • Want →\rightarrow Wanted
  • Play →\rightarrow Played

2. The Present (Current Feelings/Facts) We keep the word simple or add -s for one person:

  • Like →\rightarrow Likes
  • Want →\rightarrow Wants

⚠️ The 'Not' Rule

  • Past: Did not answer (Use 'did not' + basic word)
  • Present: Does not want (Use 'does not' + basic word)

Vocabulary Learning

talk
to speak or have a conversation
Example:He will talk to the media during the press conference.
media
newspapers, radio, television, or the internet that share news
Example:The player said he wants to speak to the media again.
again
once more or another time
Example:He is talking to the media again to help his teammate.
player
a person who plays a sport or game
Example:Latrell Mitchell is a rugby player for South Sydney.
coach
a person who trains athletes
Example:He talked to his coach, Wayne Bennett, before the match.
good
positive, nice, or beneficial
Example:He said he likes his team and wants to stay good.
team
a group of people working together
Example:Latrell likes his team and wants to remain with them.
new
not old or recently made
Example:Some people think he wants to join a new team.
stay
remain in a place or situation
Example:He wants to stay with his club until 2027.
help
to assist or support someone
Example:He is talking to the media again to help his teammate.