With the expected rise in the NRL salary cap and England’s dwindling exchange rate, Morley believes the tables will turn with the flood of Australian talent joining English clubs to flip.
“I think (the global financial crisis) has an effect on how lucrative it would be for Australians to come over,” Morley told 2KY.
“In years gone by its very appealing but that’s stopped.
“I think we’ll see the opposite, there’s more English lads playing in the NRL now than there’s ever been and I think you’ll see that increase over the next few years as well.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if people like Tom Bricsoe the young Hull winger who was an international I think he will probably try his hand at the NRL,” said the 34-year-old.
“I think Sam Tomkins when he comes to the end of his deal he wants to come over here.
“It’s so appealing with the exchange rate and that sort of thing then you’ll see an invasion of Pommys.”
22-year-old Tomkins is contracted with Wigan for another three seasons before he can begin negotiations for a new deal.
The utility half-fullback was earlier sought out by NRL club Cronulla along with Rugby Union clubs.
“He’s a very good player, very sought after,” Morley said.
“I think Rugby Union were sniffing on him for a while.
“Everyone wants a piece of him.”
Morley said that former Canberra centre Joel Monaghan is likely to be ruled out of Saturday’s return to Redfern clash with South Sydney having been battling with a knee complaint.