Why do RL players from the north of England have such a problem with moving away from there? Whether it's London or the southern hemisphere, players repeatedly seem to have a problem with relocating. It seems much rarer for southern hemisphere players moving around there or to Europe to have problems.

They probably get sick of being surrounded by uncultured, obnoxious, arrogant bogans everyday.

Didn’t the N.Z Warriors pay Wigan a hefty sum for S.T’s services?

I would have thought they would want a fair wedge back, interesting times.

Will the big fish return to his little pond, or will he be seduced by a new challenge?

The funny thing is how many fans have complained in the past about Aussie/NZ players leaving citing homesickness. Now its the other way round and its fine.

I personally don't get it. I haven't been back to the UK in over 2 years and have no intention of going anytime soon. I wonder if this has more to do with not being the big name player he was in Wigan/Super League. Superstar in Super League, decent player in the NRL.

I worked on cruise ships and they're was a lot of Aussie guests and the above description is quite apt. They are very uncultured

And in all seriousness. As much as it pains me to say it, it's a boost to SL for him to rejoin the comp

At least we can see hardaker and Sam on an even keel and let's see who is the best FB in England. As Sam at the moment is a first pick just because he plays in the NRL

oh dear.

It is a boost for Super League, and a huge boost for Wigan if he (presumably) signs for them.

Christ, you can't even get some guys to move away from Hull without breaking down.

And how in hell is moving back to pieland going to change that?

Couldn't hack it, wasn't the superstar he thought he was - small fish, big pond now!

Has he said he will come back and play RL? He may come back and sign for an RU club.