He is one of the game's most dynamic utility players but that hasn't always been enough for Connor Watson.
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He left NRL powerhouse Sydney Roosters and may have cost himself a couple of premierships in the process because he wasn't satisfied at the time playing 20 minute cameos off the bench.
But two seasons into a three year deal with the Knights, Watson is no closer to nailing down a permanent spot in the starting lineup, largely because he is too good at what he does best - covering a number of positions.
It's only now that he is getting more comfortable with the thought of being a star utility rather than a specialist, just as long as his game time is not compromised too much.
"For the first few years of my career, I really just wanted to be a five-eighth," Watson told the Newcastle Herald.
"I wanted that starting role. The frustration of only getting 20 minutes a game at the Roosters is why I left the club to come up to Newcastle.
"But as the game evolves and gets faster, I guess it's a blessing to be able to play in so many positions. With the speed of the game, the guys in the middle are having to get a bit smaller and more mobile because the bigger guys get tired easier.
"So for me, if I can play in a middle role, or at hooker or five-eighth or any position for that matter because I really believe I can cover every position, and do a good job for the team and we win, at the end of the day, that's the most important thing.
"I just want to play a big part in a winning football team and make a difference."
Watson has spoken to coach Adam O'Brien to get a gauge on what role he might play next season.
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O'Brien admitted last week Kurt Mann and Phoenix Crossland were the favourites for the five-eighth role. The signing of an 80 minute hooker in Jayden Brailey suggests Watson's opportunities there may be limited as well.
But one of Watson's greatest attributes besides his blinding speed off the mark is his tenaciousness and never-say-never attitude.
"I'll use the next three months to try and grab a run-on position and make it mine but if not, I'll be ready for whatever Adam wants from me," he said.
