Having lived in OZ and NZ, for 25 and 14 years respectively, I know that Kiwis are much worse at the tall poppey syndrome that Ockers!
Trust me when I say, Aussies are no where near as bad.....
I personally like what I see of Reed. Talks straight, great rider, and his wife has plastic enhancements!
Good luck to him, I hope he gives it to Bubba and the other yanks!!!