Knights attempting to sign Napa for 2018

[Easts75]

Yep 100%.

It's amazing how quickly some turn on players after 1 season.

He only just turned 25 two weeks ago and in his first 2 seasons leading up to now as a regular starter he was averaging 115 & 120m a season & was considered one of the most exciting front row prospects.

You don't just lose that ability over night.

Too many entitled kiddies who are bored of their old toys and want the illusion of a new shiny one.

Please point out the very good games he has had in the last 3 seasons ?

[Cockadoodledoo]

Please point out the very good games he has had in the last 3 seasons ?

There was the Souths game in 2016 and origin 1, 2 and 3 this season. What more could you ask for?

[Rooster_6]

he likely did lose his ability over night - the night he was on the receiving end of a iron bar.

What kind of magic was in this bar?

[Rooster_6]

Please point out the very good games he has had in the last 3 seasons ?

Off the top of my head...

His game backing up from Origin against Melbourne.
His performances in Game 1 & 3 of SOO this year, for a rookie in his first series geez he showed a lot of courage and leadership.
His game where took on the Souths pack single handedly.
His game against the Broncos at the end of 2016 where he absolutely ironed out most of their starting pack. I still remember Parker & Thaiday commenting on it post match in awe.
His game against Melbourne when we lost by a field goal in 2015, he was brilliant in one of his first starting performances. Nearly worked himself to a stand still.
His game against Broncos in 2015 when JWH went down with his ACL injury, for a young prop with less than 50 games experience he lead the pack so well for the rest of that game.

I'm sure there's plenty more I've missed but they're just his really, really good games that have stuck with me for a while.

My favourite and I know I'm cheating here was his performance as a rookie in 2013 when he filled in on the edge in our prelim final. I never bore of seeing that try saver on Burgess.

[Vasco]

I reckon he will be gone, if not next season, then in 2019. SST has to be one starting front rower next year. Forget about him being excellent on the 4th hit up crap, his first or second hit up is better than Napa's. Issac Liu will be the 4th hit up guy (he already is anyway when starting) and SST is too good to be limited to sharing 40 minutes with Liu. He needs to play 50 minutes a week. Get a big metre eater for the other 30 minutes and it won't be Napa on $700K a season. Liu will split time with Nat Butcher I dare say.

There is no doubt Nick took the Prelim final loss hard and has called for changes as a result. IMO this is a good thing as players can see they are accountable for their efforts. Some supporters prefer that the players (and coaches) should not be responsible for poor performances and should be kept regardless to keep themselves and teammates happy. Then they sit around and wonder why we keep losing big games each year. Funny that.

Yep.

Too many players complacent at the Chooks. Can't have them getting upset if their buddy gets moved on.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Napa was lauded as one of Queenslands best in Origin this year. Not a bad recommendation.

Weve groomed this enforcer/hitman and shouldnt ditch him now.

The Shoulder charge garbage rule hurt him but hes still got something to offer. Surprised at the anti sentiment towards him here.

[zac]

We're a million under the cap for next year and we're short of depth in the prop dept. No way are we getting rid of him without a test quality replacement(s).

[kakaruk]

See ya dylan the only game that sticks in my mind is the final against the cows when he ran more meters when running from the dressing shed onto the field for the kick off than he did all game.Good player but lazy reminds me a bit of Carl Webb.

[Tommy Smith]

Off the top of my head...

His game backing up from Origin against Melbourne.
His performances in Game 1 & 3 of SOO this year, for a rookie in his first series geez he showed a lot of courage and leadership.
His game where took on the Souths pack single handedly.
His game against the Broncos at the end of 2016 where he absolutely ironed out most of their starting pack. I still remember Parker & Thaiday commenting on it post match in awe.
His game against Melbourne when we lost by a field goal in 2015, he was brilliant in one of his first starting performances. Nearly worked himself to a stand still.
His game against Broncos in 2015 when JWH went down with his ACL injury, for a young prop with less than 50 games experience he lead the pack so well for the rest of that game.

I'm sure there's plenty more I've missed but they're just his really, really good games that have stuck with me for a while.

My favourite and I know I'm cheating here was his performance as a rookie in 2013 when he filled in on the edge in our prelim final. I never bore of seeing that try saver on Burgess.

Games I & III?

His best Origin game hands down was Game II where his second stint shifted the momentum.

[Rooster_6]

Games I & III?

His best Origin game hands down was Game II where his second stint shifted the momentum.

Sorry yes you're right, meant Games 1 & 2.

[rented tracksuit]

Yep 100%.

It's amazing how quickly some turn on players after 1 season.

He only just turned 25 two weeks ago and in his first 2 seasons leading up to now as a regular starter he was averaging 115 & 120m a season & was considered one of the most exciting front row prospects.

You don't just lose that ability over night.

Too many entitled kiddies who are bored of their old toys and want the illusion of a new shiny one.

agreed. Two things though.

If the toy only works once every 24 or so times then surely it's understandable if people get bored with it.

secondly, is Storm boy shiny and new?

[Nathan Aboud]

He won't go now because he is certain to become the starting prop for us and really Evans gone has made it more of shoe in for me. Although he will have alot of challenges ahead of him as he is not filthy with the club but more to the fact that he was snubbed for both Australia and Tonga for the World Cup this year is why he is really upset.

Newcastle Chooks sound good right about now as Pearce needs to go there in my opinion, the benefit Napa would have now is with Cronk guiding him around the part which will make him a better consistent prop through all 25 rounds and beyond this year..

[Rooster_6]

Napa was snubbed by Tonga?

[RoosterFanNZ]

Thought Napa was cook islander?

[Tommy Smith]

He was and remains still a Cook Islander