Inside Hearts and Hibs Aussie transfer coups as Kye Rowles and Lewis Miller get big splash endorsement

Forget the cliched nonsense about cork hats and didgeridoos - Kye Rowles couldn’t give a XXXX about that.

But when the defender finally arrives in Gorgie to join Hearts next month don’t be surprised to see the big Aussie with a surfboard in tow.

It’s the way Rowles rolls according to former Central Coast Mariners team mate Michael McGlinchey.

And it’s that laid back attitude which makes the Socceroos hero a stick-on to handle any choppy waters that may come his way in the Scottish Premiership.

Former Celtic youngster McGlinchey is delighted to see two of his old Mariners colleagues sailing half way round the world to Edinburgh to develop their game.

While Rowles heads to Hearts, Lewis Miller has opted for Hibs.

And McGlinchey is convinced the 21-year-old full-back, who he described as a “weapon” due to his powerful displays out wide, is destined to become a full Australia international too.

Rowles is already there, having made his debut for Graham Arnold’s Socceroos on June 1 and then picked up man of the match in his third cap - the crunch World Cup play-off final win over Peru on Monday night.

For now the 23-year-old will enjoy a bit of down time, undoubtedly catch a few waves, before moving to Edinburgh in the first week of July.

And McGlinchey said: “It’s brilliant to see these two guys get big moves to Scotland.

“Kye has a massive future. He is one everyone knew was going to kick-on. Graham Arnold earmarked him for the national team three years ago. He is very good on the ball and likes to play out.

“It says a lot that Arnold brought Kye in for a game as big as Monday’s. But his character meant he could handle it, nothing phases him.

“The A-League has been good for guys like him, it’s very tactical and