Leeds Rhinos marquee signing Trent Merrin back in Australia on compassionate grounds

Leeds Rhinos forward Trent Merrin has returned home to Australia on compassionate leave following a family bereavement.
Trent Merrin. PIC: Tony JohnsonTrent Merrin. PIC: Tony Johnson
Trent Merrin. PIC: Tony Johnson

Merrin joined Rhinos from Penrith Panthers in the off-season as a marquee player and is ever-present so far.

Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington confirmed he is expected back in Leeds at the end of this week.