Like a Graham Appo in reverse

Correct. His agent is merely using "standard agent tactics" to big up his player, who's stock is pretty high at the moment - make hay while the sun shines and all that.

He's on a 3 year deal so is going nowhere (Sandow only had 1 year left, and didn't leave for an NRL club, Solomona moved sports entirely). It would be too messy/expensive to prize him away from us in particular.

However, I would fully expect in a couple of years for his agent to be touting him about to get the best deal possible for him at 28, when he should be earning his maximum.

The best factor that you have with regards to this is that the man himself is a decent fella. He doesn't strike me as a player that would sign a contract then try and wriggle out of it. What he may have though, is a release clause to the NRL with or without a minimal fee. With the cap raising in Australia again there's always a possibility that he will head back south...

Or maybe, just maybe, he likes it over here in the UK and wants to stay. Just a thought.

I think an nrl get out clause is pretty much inevitable when signing someone from the NRL like Hiku. Guessing, but id reckon signing BMM from a super league club means we mightve avoided that, then there's the 175k we've splashed out...can't see it.

Let's not kid ourselves...

The Northwest of England or the beaches of Australia.

While he does enjoy it over here his extended family and home are on the other side of the world.

Just a thought.

I think the fact that you've just paid a fee would hold you in good stead if anything did happen. He's a fine player and great bloke and wish him well in whatever venture he undertakes.

Segeyaro was on loan at Leeds, signed a permanent deal then he walked out?

Did Leeds ever agree a deal for Segeyaros release?

On the other hand the North West of England doesnt seem to be a barrier in attracting a good number of the world's best footballers. Some from Spain and Brazil where there are also beaches. Maybe he's not a beach bum.

What’s wrong with Rhyl or Blackpool beaches

Yes but does Australia have a Mike & Marthas ?