South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell has turned to social media to make an unusual demand from league chiefs.
Debate is still raging over Mitchell’s fitness, and whether his one-match ban from the ‘white powder’ photo scandal should be served this year or next.
South Sydney are seeking legal advice on the saga while the NRL wants a neutral trainer to put Mitchell through a fitness test.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 
As the clock ticks down, Mitchell has gone rogue on Instagram.
“I’m ready to play,” he wrote on Thursday.
“I need some answers NRL.”
Mitchell did not train alongside teammates on Thursday, while the Rabbitohs do not believe the 27-year-old should have to undergo another fitness test on his foot.
If Mitchell cannot serve his ban on Friday (tonight) when the Rabbitohs take on the Sydney Roosters, the issue will carry over to the opening round of next season, Wayne Bennett’s first game back as coach of Souths.
Mitchell has had a Lisfranc injury and hasn’t played since Round 18.
More to come …
