The Silver Ferns defender is nimble on her feet, able to spring into action when need be and force a turnover or intercept with her read of the play. Karaka is a staple in the defence end with her experience to command plays and shut down the attacking options a prominent component of her game play. She is quick on her feet while her hands over pressure makes her a continuous threat both in the circle over the shot and outside the ring. Karaka oozes skill and is clever with ball-in-hand, able to switch into offence with ease while her read of the play and intercepting ability is also impressive.