For kiwi rugby league fans, there's no greater #KiwiNRL collection than the gang of kiwis down in Melbourne. It's not just a case of quality, or just a case of quantity; it's a combination of both which ensures that while Aussies are yarning about Cameron Smith or Cooper Cronk, I'm admiring how a bloke as big as Tohu Harris can legit do it all.

Melbourne have lost Kevin Proctor to Gold Coast and their #KiwiNRL dominance hasn't even taken a hit. They are still led through the middle by Jesse Bromwich who continues to find greater heights with each season, along with his younger bro Kenny. Kenny spent much of last season coming off the bench to maintain the platform laid down by the starting forwards, although with Proctor leaving there's a spot on the right edge up for grabs.

Kenny would be the ideal bloke to fill that right edge spot and this could be where Kenny settles for the next few years. Alternatively, coach Craig Bellamy may want Kenny do what he did last season as his speed and footwork around the middle of the park gave Melbourne a splash of funk. There's also the combination with Jesse which has Kenny slipping a short pass to Jesse or vice versa; I'd love to see that combo slide out a bit wider if Kenny starts on the edge.

The left edge is run by Tohu Harris and all I can say about Harris is that there's a very real possibility that he moves into the 'Greatest Kiwi Ever' conversation as his NRL career trucks along. Every year has seen Harris step up and anticipation is building about Harris' 2017.

Anticipation is also building around Nelson Asofa-Solomona. The giant from Wellington was immense for Melbourne in limited minutes off the bench and there's a reason why Melbourne were able to squeeze their way into the Grand Final in a league full of brutal forward packs. NAS makes metres and offloads with ease, so expect him to get 20-30 minutes a game while rolling through 10m/per-carry like it's nothing.

Brandon Smith and Jahrome Hughes have both moved down from North Queensland to join Melbourne this season. Smith is seen as the Storm's next dummy half once Cameron Smith retires, fair enough if you've seen any footage of Brandon from the Cowboys Under 20s season or when Smith repp'd the Junior Kiwis last year. Obviously with Cameron playing 80 minutes every week, there are won't be too many opportunities for Brandon but when Origin footy pops up, we could be treated to his debut.

Hughes is a utility, who slipped into fullback for the Cowboys (Lachlan Coote started there but played in the halves) when Jonathan Thurston and Michael Morgan were on Origin duty. Billy Slater should come back from injury and Cameron Munster seems destined to partner Cooper Cronk in the halves, not leaving too much room for Hughes.

Again, Origin duty could give Hughes a chance. I wouldn't sleep on Hughes possibly finding himself on Melbourne's bench as a funky option to give Melbourne a dynamic attacking presence, especially as they love speed through the middle.

Shem Tatupu was signed by the Storm last year from AFL and after not getting near the NRL in 2016, we could see him continue to develop. Hughes, Smith and Tatupu will be names that I keep an eye on in Queensland's Intrust Super Cup as that is probably where they will start the season and then we'll know what position the Storm have lined up for Tatupu.

Jesse Bromwich is the best prop in the NRL.

Tohu Harris is the best edge forward in the NRL.

Kenny Bromwich could settle as a right edge forward.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona demands your attention.

Jahrome Hughes will be keen for any opportunity, he'll do a good depth job.

Brandon Smith is exciting a young talent as Asofa-Solomona.

Shem Tatupu is an unknown quantity.