NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has met with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell at the game’s headquarters at Moore Park on Wednesday night after several incidents involving Mitchell caused a stir including his four-letter tirade on Triple M after his side’s loss at Suncorp Stadium.

Abdo told The Sydney Morning Herald the conversation was “tough and honest”.

“I explained what’s expected of him as an NRL player and the issues with his behaviour of the last few weeks which can’t be repeated,” Abdo said.

“He acknowledged this and we agreed to continue to work together on some important issues impacting the game.”

The NRL came under fire after they failed to even fine Mitchell for his on-field interview.

“We’ve proven over the past that when a player breaches the rules and we believe it warrants a breach action, we take it,” he went on.

“Equally, we’ve been accused of being too harsh on players. Everyone will have their view on that. I’m really comfortable with where this sits, and I’m comfortable with the action that we’re taking at the moment.

“I think it’s important to note that I will always catch up with a player.

“There’s always been an open invitation to catch up with any player or official in the game from time to time on a range of matters.

“We have a number of high-profile players, and Latrell is one of them.

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“He’s a role model, he’s a leader, and if there’s an opportunity to engage with him and work with him on a range of issues confronting the game, then I wouldn’t be doing my job if I wasn’t doing that.”

Souths clash with arch rivals Sydney Roosters on Friday night at Allianz Stadium.