Jason Saab

[mickqld]

Well after several weeks back I'm not sold on this guy at all. He offers little except speed when put into the open or catching a bomb which no one seems capable of doing at all at the moment.
His hitups are ineffective and gets caught out defensively time and again. I'd prefer to see Vaega in there. At least the guy has some mongrel in him.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Well after several weeks back I'm not sold on this guy at all. He offers little except speed when put into the open or catching a bomb which no one seems capable of doing at all at the moment.
His hitups are ineffective and gets caught out defensively time and again. I'd prefer to see Vaega in there. At least the guy has some mongrel in him.

+1. Put on a couple of great hits against the Storm, which was somewhat overlooked for the Haumole hit on Olam.

 

[NREagle]

I think he needs Manly to be playing as a well oiled machine to be at his best.

And we are quite clearly not that at present.

 

[globaleagle]

In case y'all missed it due to his speed....

It's such an awesome sight seeing him stretch out and glide past opposition wingers - makes them look like a Galapagos tortoise after a particularly long night out on the drink.

 

[Eagle 1]

In case y'all missed it due to his speed....

It's such an awesome sight seeing him stretch out and glide past opposition wingers - makes them look like a Galapagos tortoise after a particularly long night out on the drink.

Agree global, did you like the pathetic swan dive in hope attempted tackle by Hopoate trying to run down Saab, that looked so funny..lol.

 

[globaleagle]

Agree global, did you like the pathetic swan dive in hope attempted tackle by Hopoate trying to run down Saab, that looked so funny..lol.

you gotta dive because then you can pretend you hurt yourself in the effort! haha

 

[globaleagle]

- that's what I did.......

......


playing touch footy


- I still think one day of training should be working on plays getting saab into the clear, or bombing to his wing.

 

[globaleagle]

Agree global, did you like the pathetic swan dive in hope attempted tackle by Hopoate trying to run down Saab, that looked so funny..lol.

Just had another look.

Still funny.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Speed kills ( sorry thrills)

And boy this kid has speed

 

[mickqld]

Well it's taken 2 years but Saab finally decided to back himself and use his pace. Created 2 tries because of it and was effectively a match winner. Well done Jason keep backing yourself. I've been critical of him but he's starting to show that pace is best.

 

[NREagle]

Well it's taken 2 years but Saab finally decided to back himself and use his pace. Created 2 tries because of it and was effectively a match winner. Well done Jason keep backing yourself. I've been critical of him but he's starting to show that pace is best.

Even better this effort as he was sick and didn’t train all week

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

He’s starting to show more mongrel plus his defensive vision has improved.I like what I’m seeing.

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Not only has he bulked up during the off season and during his recovery time from injury, he is continuing to improve in cover defence, is showing confidence under the high ball, backs himself in attacking runs and has developed a great offload when required. His combination with our other younger players augurs well for the future.

 

[Rocky]

I've said it on here before, but Saab will play Origin in a few years.

 

[40 nil]

Saab was only one of two Sea Eagles players who'd previously won at Wollongong - the other being Woods.

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

I've said it on here before, but Saab will play Origin in a few years.

He is still getting better this young fellow. Fair dinkum, his ceiling is nowhere in sight yet. I reckon Origin is absolutely a 2-3 year possibility.

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

That outside move and pass back in for Koula's try - absolute pearler of a pass. And then later, burning defenders for pure speed and blasting by the fullback....the kid's a point-scoring star.

 

[XV-1]

Maybe even haters like @Woodsie might be happy where Saab is currently at.

Personally , I have never lost the faith.

 

[frank stokes]

Maybe even haters like @Woodsie might be happy where Saab is currently at.

Personally , I have never lost the faith.

Let’s hope he continues to play more like yesterday and less like last time we played rorters…

 

[Rocky]

What you want to see from a player is the willingness to work on their weaknesses. His defensive reads and kick returns were both poor at the start of his career and he has worked on both to the point he will soon be really good at both.

The talent and the work ethic and the desire are there with Saab.

He will be a faster Daniel Tupou very shortly.