South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell.Credit:Getty
The pair were seen engaging in conversation before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside the restaurant to continue their discussion.
Sources with knowledge of the situation talking under the condition of anonymity to speak freely told this masthead Mitchell wanted to stick up for his teammates and questioned Anasta over his views on the club,asking for an answer as to why he was making matters personal in relation to his opinions.
The exchange between Mitchell and Anasta was animated but was never physical,according to sources aware of the exchange. Mitchell’s management have been contacted and were aware of the incident.
The Rabbitohs have previously complained to Fox Sports’ bosses about the program’s treatment of their star players,including Mitchell.
NRL 360 host and player manager Braith Anasta.Credit:Edwina Pickles
South Sydney and Anasta have been contacted for comment. Anasta has been one of the most vocal critics of the Rabbitohs through his platform on the Fox Sports magazine show,teeing off on the club at every level – from their performance on the field to their development of players.
Anasta has a dual role as a player manager and presenter,managing the club’s former first grade halfback Lachlan Ilias.