Knights in danger of losing Natusch

I don't think we need to sign anyone new. We have a young group of players & at least one of them will develop into a "pack leader". Houston has had a small dose of Origin preparation, & if Paterson bounces back from his troubles then he is likely to play rep footy at some stage. Hopefully we'll gain some Finals experience this season also.

I'd rather develop what we've already got than introduce someone new into the team.

Id like to introduce someone into the team who the boys can look up to for leadership, other than the captain, Gidley is the fullback he cant rush up and put in a huge barging hit up, or lay Fui Fui Moi Moi flat on his ars* with his right shoulder, this is where guys who've had the experience, like Watmough would be perfect!
 
He is a good player, but I just cant stand the guy. I want to hit the tv everytime I see him. He's the only player (other than sometimes Soward) who can make me seriously angry just by looking at him.
 
He is a good player, but I just cant stand the guy. I want to hit the tv everytime I see him. He's the only player (other than sometimes Soward) who can make me seriously angry just by looking at him.
Wow im not the only one that dislikes him. If Watmough plays like he has been lately Id welcome him with open arms.
 
He is a good player, but I just cant stand the guy. I want to hit the tv everytime I see him. He's the only player (other than sometimes Soward) who can make me seriously angry just by looking at him.

It sounds like you've just got a serious anger problem there mate, though i think you can sleep well at night as Watmough won't be coming here.

Natusch needs to be re-signed as its been said plenty of times already. He is young and has shown promise to develop into a quality prop. As for who else to sign, presuming the article is right, id go with Shannon or Ndira.

The Karawana hate is unwarranted.. In every game this year coming off the bench he has been solid as, espesh in defense and also relieving other forwards by taking hits here and there. There was no reason not to resign him TBH.
 
The Karawana hate is unwarranted.. In every game this year coming off the bench he has been solid as, espesh in defense and also relieving other forwards by taking hits here and there. There was no reason not to resign him TBH.

I agree. Even Joey had his bad games. Karawana definitely had one on Friday, but apart from that he's been solid as, and improving with each game.
 
Karawana's nothing special... though he's a solid reliable player who's proven he can play FG. His salary would be very small too. You need guys like that in your squad. Those solid players who you can call up to FG... and when their numbers called... they get the job done. With the salary cap in place... you can't have a squad full of rep players. Karawana's a handy player to have IMO.

Anyway... if we're judging Karawana's performance on Friday nights efforts... we should judge everyone elses too.

With that in mind... Simpson and Mad Dog were hopeless. They should be cut. :crazy:
 
Good to see some love for Karawana, & agree with Titties that if we were to get rid of him we'd struggle to find someone as good as him for the small contract he is on.
 
:confused: I've got a serious anger problem just because I don't like one particular nrl player? Wow, way to make assumptions.

Wanting to punch the tv screen every time you see him is definitely a bit of a worry! :lol:

I don't think Brogga was being totally serious.
 
Come on. Krawana doesn't even have a specialty position. IMO he is a waste of space. I would prefer Con Mika there or a young and up and coming player. His role is minimal. I'm not judging him on 1 game, but he would not make first grade at most clubs.
 
Come on. Krawana doesn't even have a specialty position. IMO he is a waste of space. I would prefer Con Mika there or a young and up and coming player. His role is minimal. I'm not judging him on 1 game, but he would not make first grade at most clubs.

What do you mean he doesn't have a "specialty" position? He plays in the backrow for us 99% of the time. He's as much of a backrower as Taia is for us... and probably more so then Houston... seeing as though Houston plays in the front row half the time. And what the hell would you call Naiqama? Karawana's become more of a "specialty" player then him under Smith. Naiqama just comes on and plays some roming role.

Besides... there's a lot of players in this league who get by and don't necessarily have a "specialty" position. Doesn't make them any less of a player IMO. I don't rate Craig Wing any less because he's a hooker who plays in the halves occasionally. I don't think Setaimata Sa or Tom Symonds have any less of a future because they've played everywhere from centre to backrow to five-eighth. I also don't think Alan Tongue's a POS just because he plays both lock and hooker... and don't even get me started on those wing/centre types. :noway:

About him not making FG at most clubs... he wouldn't be playing FG for us either if it weren't for injuries. He's a depth player... and because of injuries he's been called upon.

I do agree with you that I'd rather see Mika out there though. He's a young guy with potential and would be better off next season with more FG experience. I also don't think we'd lose anything. Karawana's solid and you know what you're going to get from him... though Mika's the more talented of the two and hasn't done anything wrong in the little time he has had in FG.
 
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Karawana just seems like another Bailey situation. He always gets picked when there seem to be other players much better (and also playing much better) than him missing out. I do agree we could do much worse. I seriously feel for Nadira... personally i think hes been brilliant wen he has played for us, and the guy never gets to follow it up the next week. Paterson, why is Karawana getting picked ahead of him? Mika etc... I just havent EVER seen Karawana do anything that warrants him being there. Not even a glimpse. Seems like a less than average journeyman type player to me.
I have never seen him play Real NRL which im told he stars in, but surely it woulda started to show by now if he was gonna perform in NRL.
 
:confused: I've got a serious anger problem just because I don't like one particular nrl player? Wow, way to make assumptions.

Haha nah mate like James said i wasn't being deadly serious, though wanting to punch your own TV because you see someone on it is a bit of a concern! :lol:
 
Natusch needs to be re-signed. If there is any position we need depth in its definitely prop... Heck we have two second rowers starting at prop most the time now. Natusch is getting better with every game and there is no doubting his raw potential. With time and grooming I really think he can become out version of Shane Webcke. A real leader who leads the pack with solid hard runs and great defence.
 
where is Tim anyway? with all the injuries to our front-row stocks this is the perfect opportunity to give him some regular games...he could replace Naiqama or Karawana on the bench
 
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