Latrell Mitchell has been handed $120,000 in fines and a one-game suspension in relation to the Souths fullback's leaked photo controversy.

Earlier this month, an image of Mitchell leaning over a table with what appeared to be a white powder following a weekend in Dubbo surfaced online.

There is no suggestion what can be seen in the image is an illicit substance.

Souths referred the matter to the NRL's Integrity Unit.

On Friday, Mitchell was handed sanctions from both the club and league.

The 27-year-old, who has sat out the back end of the season with injury and was ruled out of returning before the 2025 season a fortnight ago, has been issued a $20,000 fine, and one game suspension to be served once fit to play by the NRL.

He was served a breach notice on August 15 in relation to the "imagery…which depicted him acting in a manner which has brought the game into disrepute", the league said.

Mitchell will also be 'required to undertake appropriate training, education and remediation', the league confirmed on Friday.

The Rabbitohs also came down hard with their own sanctions, including a $100,000 fine and requirements Mitchell engage with a wellbeing program.

Mitchell is set to pay $20,000, with the remainder of the club-issued fine suspended 'pending any further breach of his playing contract or wellbeing program', Souths said on Friday.

The Indigenous All Stars captain made his first direct personal comments on the matter via social media this week, admitting "Sometimes in life you make poor decisions" and stating "I want to do better".

Souths chief executive Blake Solly said "has taken full responsibility for his decisions and his actions".

"This has been a very challenging time for everyone at South Sydney, including staff and management, coaches, players, Members, supporters, and Latrell himself," Solly said.

"Most importantly, it has been very difficult for his family. This is not lost on Latrell. He has shown great remorse and given us a solid commitment to improve himself, make better decisions, and to work towards becoming the best dad he can be to his children, the best partner he can be to Brielle, and the player he can be for the Rabbitohs.

"He has taken full responsibility for his decisions and his actions.

"I, along with the Board and management, are confident that this will be a turning point for Latrell and that he will make better decisions in the future. We are committed to helping him do that."