Jason Saab

[Tragic Eagle]

IMO Saab looks like he is in self preservation mode much like Turbo was. He needs to throw caution to the wind and get on with playing football much like Turbo has done in recent weeks.

 

[manly al]

Bit of concern that Koula chose to have a Player option clause for season 27 in that he could be still open to keep his longer term options open
Probably is going to be a bit hard to have Turbo , Garrick and Koula all on big money together in the not too distant future
Fortunately , every possibility Turbo will be prepared to reduce his value by a reasonable margin , even allowing for some hopeful improved form on a consistent basis ongoing
Koula has to be at least up to the rating of say Staggs[ at that 750 - 800 K range ] going forward or for any and obviously crucially for Manly , an upgraded and longer term contract
Garrick would essentially have to stay on his current deal value
Cap going up so a bit of leeway for the likes of Turbo and Koula or even Garrick on again maybe current value
As for Koula 's options , hopefully if Manly can at least match any counter offer from another N R L club , should be O K on that front and doubt if Aus R U could offer more money ,
Rep opportunities in Union maybe of some appeal but will almost certainly get the same or similar opportunities in League and has already
Time again for Penn or someone prominent in Manly circles to get a T P A of appeal in whatever form to further entice him into a much longer term Manly deal

 

[Heckenberg]

Bit of concern that Koula chose to have a Player option clause for season 27 in that he could be still open to keep his longer term options open
Probably is going to be a bit hard to have Turbo , Garrick and Koula all on big money together in the not too distant future
Fortunately , every possibility Turbo will be prepared to reduce his value by a reasonable margin , even allowing for some hopeful improved form on a consistent basis ongoing
Koula has to be at least up to the rating of say Staggs[ at that 750 - 800 K range ] going forward or for any and obviously crucially for Manly , an upgraded and longer term contract
Garrick would essentially have to stay on his current deal value
Cap going up so a bit of leeway for the likes of Turbo and Koula or even Garrick on again maybe current value
As for Koula 's options , hopefully if Manly can at least match any counter offer from another N R L club , should be O K on that front and doubt if Aus R U could offer more money ,
Rep opportunities in Union maybe of some appeal but will almost certainly get the same or similar opportunities in League and has already
Time again for Penn or someone prominent in Manly circles to get a T P A of appeal in whatever form to further entice him into a much longer term Manly deal

Honestly can’t see us letting him go. I’d lose Garrick and turbo before that happens

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Honestly can’t see us letting him go. I’d lose Garrick and turbo before that happens

I reckon Garrick is going to Perth.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Nah,Saab is doing good,no problems...too many overeactions.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Sorry @HK_Eagle watching Dolphins and Dragons,not tonight's game...

 

[robbiea]

Saab is our biggest liability .

 

[manlyfan76]

Saab is our biggest liability .

He's up there for sure

 

[bringbackbeaver]

Move him on. He’s rubbish

 

[Nordburg]

Move him on. He’s rubbish

Problem with Saab is the length of his contract

 

[manlyfan76]

Maybe R360 or Perth want him and his contract

 

[sheridanstand78]

Saab really needs to work on his handling of the football and positioning in defence. Far too many tries are conceded as he defends up and in and looks for intercepts and the opposite winger has a saloon passage to the try line.

His speed is an advantage in a big way and without improvement he will be no more than a reserve grader. Next season is make or break for him!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

He had a good year a couple ago but this year he’s just been ****.

Doesn’t use his height to good advantage , hardly ever has a run , defence is like “ the fence is where”, mistake ridden , really a waste of a spot.

He must turn this around otherwise we are completely wasting that valuable spot.

 

[C_Eagle31]

Only Saab, being the speed merchant he is, could be involved in the NRL's fastest try, and not be the one scoring it...

Seriously, like, catching a ball is a skill learned in Under 6's. Saab can't even do it in the NRL. Does my head in.

 

[Nordburg]

Only Saab, being the speed merchant he is, could be involved in the NRL's fastest try, and not be the one scoring it...

Seriously, like, catching a ball is a skill learned in Under 6's. Saab can't even do it in the NRL. Does my head in.

But why hasn’t he improved his handling?What is the coach doing to improve this area of his game?

 

[47MVEagle]

That 9 second try last night was down to DCE not committing to catching the ball & Saab trying to collect the ball without putting himself in a vulnerable position.

He should have crashed onto the ball & brought it to ground under his body. Instead, he tried to run around behind it & catch it semi-front on, so he wouldn’t get smashed by the defence.

That sums up his fearful approach to contact IMO.

 

[Chip and Chase]

I’ll never understand signing wingers to long contracts. They are a dime a dozen so it’s not like you’ll never be able to find one. There are very few genuine wingers that are game changers. There are a few who play on the wing that have utility value that is of use. Saab isn’t one of those.

 

[Nordburg]

I’ll never understand signing wingers to long contracts. They are a dime a dozen so it’s not like you’ll never be able to find one. There are very few genuine wingers that are game changers. There are a few who play on the wing that have utility value that is of use. Saab isn’t one of those.

I think there’s plenty of game changing wingers,Roosters and Storm have 2 each,as a start.Its just that Saab is not one of them unless someone puts him in the clear,because his defence is questionable,his hands are feet,he doesn’t kick return with any impact and he seems too timid.

 

[Pepi]

I’ll never understand signing wingers to long contracts. They are a dime a dozen so it’s not like you’ll never be able to find one. There are very few genuine wingers that are game changers. There are a few who play on the wing that have utility value that is of use. Saab isn’t one of those.

Up there with signing Schuster for 800k for 4 years when he had already shown he wasn't interested in working hard on his game.

 

[Chip and Chase]

To’o is one for sure, his yardage is immense