And Kevin had a great game for the Knights against the Bulldogs last weekend!

Taken from todays Sun (yes i know...)

[iMIKE CHANNING is on the radar of up to six Super League sides.

The Wales star is considering his options after London Broncos indicated they are not yet offering contract extensions to any players.[/i

I'd be really sorry to see Channing go, he might not be the biggest player or the most gifted but he's got attitude and determination in spades, never gives up.

Im a big fan of this guys great attitude as many of you will know but he hasnt got the physique yet to make it. I was hoping to see him at Hooker where i think he would be great. Find it hard to believe 6 clubs up north would be after him just yet in his development.

With only one year left of our franchise it will be interesting to see what 'extensions' the players get.

Can you blame him there is so much uncertainty about the club!

What I was wondering was whether it meant that players down under wouldn't be so interested in stints here, as you're obviously a bit nearer things than we are.

I agree. What a great first try. perfect anticipation and catching of the kick! The second try ws even better, with his catching the pass from Boyd and changing direction twice before scoring.

Please mention him to Tony Rea if you can.

Can anyone confirm if there is even a single space left for another non-European trained player? Robertson, Gower, Kaufusi, Rodney and Bailey are our 5 quota players I believe and 4 of those are signed for 2013 and the other, Bailey, is close to being our best player and I'd hate to see him leave.

I do get confused about who can be signed.

Bailey is allegedly going to Hudddersfield. But I agree he ought to be retained. Sarginson is allegedly going to Wigan. Channing is a major target from the north. That leaves a big hole in the backs.

If Bailey is already signed by Huddersfield, then I would suggest that Naiqama be a target of recruitment, to play full back or centre.

I suspect that the top players wouldn't be as interested for financial reasons. You may find that someone out of contract without many offers may take a position in the UK if the money was a few grand more. This also means that the lesser famous NRL players may make their way over, or ones that have played just enough NRL games over 2 years and qualify.

another one

I can't believe Channing is a major target for SL teams. He must have a good agent. He can't even get into our team!

Quote ="markrammond"The lists of off-contract players are common knowledge: www.zerotackle.com/super-league/ ... ract-2013/ '" First things, first. Let's get our troublesome centre slots sorted as Powell and Rea have used umpteen failed combinations. Darrell Goulding and Ashley Gibson for me. Would make a massive difference. Shame we didn't make right centre a priority for 2013.

Quote ="markrammond"The lists of off-contract players are common knowledge: www.zerotackle.com/super-league/ ... ract-2013/ '" First things, first. Let's get our troublesome centre slots sorted as Powell and Rea have used umpteen failed combinations. Darrell Goulding and Ashley Gibson for me. Would make a massive difference. Shame we didn't make right centre a priority for 2013.

Not true..he's been injured.

As ever, no-one hears about our injuries...all the reviews of last weeks game failed to mention that we had 8 first choice players missing (Millward said we were at full strength!).

The question has been raised in the context of my recommending Kevin Naiqama as to whether the club can find a place for another non-Federation trained player. I don't know the answer to that.

Another issue raised was whether Naiqama as a non-regular NRL player can qualify for a UK visa. I don't know how many NRL games you have to have played to qualify. But Ray Warren pointed out that Naiqama has played 10 first grade games in 2012 and 2013 so far...and scored 9 tries in those 10 games.

Finally, as to Naiqama's availability for a new club, here is part of the transcript of the Newcastle Knights post match press conference with coach Wayne Bennett last Monday night:

[uQuestion[/u: [iIt must be nice to have Akuila Uate pull out and you can bring in Kevin Naiqama and he scores two tries.[/i

[uBennett[/u: [iKevin's a bit of a victim of circumstance here. He should be an NRL player. He should be playing [NRL every week.[/i

Bennett then went on to list the star players who were blocking Naiqama from doing so with the Knights: James McManus (whom Bennett described as the best winger in the NRL), Akuila Uate, who has played wing for Australia, and Darius Boyd, the incumbent Knights full back, who is an Australia rep player.

[uQuestion[/u: [iIs that going to sort of make it hard to retain him at the end of the year?[/i

[uBennett[/u: [iIt probably makes it impossible. But I accept that. He needs to play in the NRL. I've told hold him that. I want him to be successful.[/i

He is also highly likely to sign for Penrith.

Haha, Kevin Naiqama is not going to come to London. He's apparently going to sign for Penrith.

Made more likely if London doesn't make a bid for him.

Are you his agent? It's not the first time you've bandied his name about ;o)

No, I'm not his agent. Just a huge fan since I first saw him play last year. I think that he could do wonders for London Broncos, at full back or even in the centres.

I don't know which Australians are leaving the club in 2014, but he would be a great replacement.

all of them

After watching a few displays this season, I sometimes think that even I could do wonders for London Broncos in the centres.

Talking of players going, has there been any news as to leavers joiners next year?? Early I know but I thought it may give an indication as to the clubs thinking for the future ie) are we going to seriously look to get a licence when the renewal comes around.

Yeah, and Sam Burgess, Cam Smith and Billy Slater would all do wonders for London, but they ain't coming mate.

Couldn't we tempt Billy with a cameo in EastEnders as Kat's long-lost cousin?