Norman’s Anzac assignment
COREY Norman isn’t simply playing his first Anzac Day blockbuster at the famed SCG today.
No, the new St George Illawarra recruit is up against Latrell Mitchell – the rising Roosters superstar who outweighs him by 11kg, boasts NSW Origin experience and is brimming with the confidence that comes from icing Melbourne with a 40m field goal.
With the regular Roosters No.6 Luke Keary sidelined with ongoing concussion issues, Mitchell has been named at five-eighth.
“Latrell’s the ultimate athlete, isn’t he?,” Norman, a Keebra Park State High product, said. “He’s big, powerful, a natural footballer who knows rugby league.
“So wherever he goes in the field, centre, five-eighth ... he’s going to be dangerous.
“I’ve never been a big watcher of footy ... but every year, I always tune in for the Anzac Day game.
“And since signing with the Dragons, I’ve heard nothing but good stories about the excitement, the build up, everything that comes with it.”