I'm an Melbourne based Rhinos Fan (originally from Leeds) and this is all over the sports news at the moment, with all the usual hype.

South's have recently released a statement advising that they have had no approach for a release from Burgess' contract from either his management, RFU or any Union Clubs but we all know that could be a "at the timing of writing" thing....

Hopefully this is all just a bit of posturing to get Sammy an upgraded deal, which to be honest I think the kid probably deserves. He's up there in the top forwards in the competition.

As for the brothers George is quite obviously safe, and hopefully will build on last season. I think they see Tom as a prospect that can provide adequate cover when necessary and Luke is just there to complete the set. I think if any of them make the move back I'd guess Tom as Luke has a young family over in Aus but that's just my ponderings..

To be honest though, all the exposure these kids get over here is generally positive (a couple of car window smashing, nude selfie sending, ball twisting exemptions) and the view they put across is that they really enjoy the Aussie life. I certainly couldn't see myself changing it for Bath but then again......a couple of million quid may change my mind on that.

Lets hope Sam stays....

Well, you're entitled to your opinion. I can't agree with you on this one I'm afraid. I think Burgess is a much better player than Kirke. But we can agree to differ if you think otherwise.

Maybe, if rings/ medals were so important to Sam he should have joined leeds when the rumours were abounding. surely if medals were so important he would have jumped at the chance of joining on a Kirkesque salary rather than travel to the other side of the world.

Can we leave Ian Kirke alone at all?

It's f*******g embarrassing.

Sorry, I was just pointing out that within the restraints of the salary cap you can't have a team full of Sam Burgess's.

Not sure the marquee player is the way to go but its good to see we are willing to do something.