This needs its own thread, and please no mention of coaches as it will be on around here again.
Jason Saab
- Thread starter Dion Johnson
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Can’t argue with that one. For me a current player is a finalist in that regard.
manly al
First Grader
Was hopeful at season 's start that he would gradually show improvement but has certainly exceeded my expectations . Sure that he still knows how important it is to get good defensive reads right but his speed , anticipation, finishing and composure in recent times has been i st class of course . Really need him at his best for the remainder of the season and ongoing , he just brings so much to the side the way he is playing now
QLDSeaeagle
Reserve Grader
I've said it before and I'll say it again " Good kid Saab". A season in the Manly system, increase his size to 110kg (only 10kg) he will be a weapon.
manly al
First Grader
Not really that well versed with body mass increase that may affect mobility and speed but could be a bit problematical whether Jason needs that much more bulk . Maybe a little more which may come naturally but would hate to see his speed diminished in any way
QLDSeaeagle
Reserve Grader
Me too, he's young and with the right guidance it can be done.
On the MMM podcast linked in an earlier post I thought he said he was 107kg already, back in March.
Rafferty
Mug punter
Bulking didn‘t seem to slow JAC down too much, in fact I’m pretty sure it helped his game big time, I think a bit extra on Saab’s frame won’t go astray, maybe not bang 10 kilo, 3 or 4 this year and the next could do the job nicely.
Kevinward777
First Grader
It certainly worked for JAC. I think it is a given that he will add more mass to his very young frame.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
wow, 107kg.... where?
I know he is 8'3'' but jesus it is hard to see where the 107kg is still....
manlyfan76
Them / They
Saab wants to race the fox over 100m
QLDSeaeagle
Reserve Grader
He's listed as 1.99m and 101kg I tried to find the podcast but gave up.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
I would back the foxx off a standing start... simply because he could probably get his smaller frame moving quicker and he has shown that his top speed is as fast if not quicker...
would be interesting to watch though and could be something that they could incorporate into the magic round (the old school 100m race) seeing as all the teams are in one place...
Amazing running gene pool.
Brisbane Tragic
Bencher
Yes easily my most hated Manly player - that fraud and handbag carrier Ribot
Brisbane Tragic
Bencher
Great summation Wheel of some great players but leaving out Kosef, Reilly, Thompson, Cunningham, Kennedy, Ballin, Matai, Lyon, O'Neill, Bell, Innes????? lol lol
Brisbane Tragic
Bencher
yes very multi national by the sounds of it - maybe we call him United Nations or UN for short?
manlyfan76
Them / They
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