New Winger - Jason Saab

[Brisbane Tragic]

I can see Des’s fingerprints all over the latest recruitment moves. Still the hardest working man in the NRL. I’m expecting some developments in the forwards over the next week.

Some announcements in the next few days after the Memorial for Keith yesterday?

 

[Cioran]

Some announcements in the next few days after the Memorial for Keith yesterday?

Just guessing but as Des seems to have the backs he wants now, he will be turning his mind to the engine room. A week might be optimistic but I’m he’s scheming.

 

[The better Robbo]

Apprently Tuipolotu is a talent but not sure he’d have it either over Garrick or Funa.

Garrick had a poor season but still has ability clearly and if siro passes the ball he’ll get a lot more. He will also benefit from having a consistent 6 pairing with DCE of schuster and Foz.

Funa looked great at end of season for how inexperienced he was.

ATM the wing pecking order for me would honestly be:
1 Saab
2 Garrick
3 Funa
daylight
4 Parker - if Suli & Walker in the centres... surely based on merit he has to be somewhere in the 17 if 2 of the above 3 are injured
5 tuipolotu
daylight
6 Jorge

I think Tuipulotu will overtake the lot of them within no time.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Just guessing but as Des seems to have the backs he wants now, he will be turning his mind to the engine room. A week might be optimistic but I’m he’s scheming.

agreed but think Aloiai will be next day or so and then Garner......

 

[Sheikheagle]

Is there a “frothing” emoji?...

I feel like the Shark walking his dog.

 

[Johnno74]

Hahahahaha

Big Stein wants a little taste!

He wants a meal not a snack

 

[47MVEagle]

I can honestly imagine it being a factorz. He was Keiths best mate... with what he’s been through surely you can imagine Dragons management being like ah ok mate sorry you can go.

Feel for the young guys after losing Keith. I think Jason and Schuster will be very motivated to do Keith proud.

Yeah it really adds to the tragedy of Keith's passing, as I'm sure coming to Manly to play alongside his best mate was a major factor in Saab wanting to come here.

Now he's here but his best mate's gone.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

Yeah it really adds to the tragedy of Keith's passing, as I'm sure coming to Manly to play alongside his best mate was a major factor in Saab wanting to come here.

Now he's here but his best mate's gone.

That's very true. Although I get the feeling a few of the boys know each other pretty well from out Westfield way.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I like these signings and hope players are picked on pre season performance and form we let go of old fashioned mentally it yours until you lose it.

 

[Woodsie]

Gone are the days of no tall wingers , but let’s remember they aren’t superstars ......YET!!!

Mark, I may be the only person on Silvertails that hasn't even got Saab in the starting 17 yet ...

 

[manly al]

Probably just a further indication then that young Hoppa will not be retained if that was still in any doubt . Hope that he [ Saab ] has a reasonable ability in outside defensive reads , along with this apparent handy Roosters outside back signing . Then the promising Manly junior Koula soon having the opportunity to show his ability . The Roosters lad can play centre also i think [ and Funa a stand by full back ] i but along with Garrick doubt that Manly will have to be on the lookout for wing talent any time soon .

 

[Waz13]

I'm happy with the Tuipolotu signing. I can't recall either Funa or Garrick ever being regarded as "a talent". Although I wanted him included and was happy to see Funa do ok, that's all he honestly did...ok, not great for me and I will be VERY surprised if he kicks on to higher things. To each their own buddy.

Overall I am very happy with the way our cap, plus meagre "extra moneys" are being handled but we will NEED 3 or 4 of of these signings to mirror guys like Gulavao etc for us to be successful.

Funa for mine should only be considered as a Centre option and fb cover for Turbo. He was ordinary on the wing.

 

[The better Robbo]

Probably just a further indication then that young Hoppa will not be retained if that was still in any doubt . Hope that he [ Saab ] has a reasonable ability in outside defensive reads , along with this apparent handy Roosters outside back signing . Then the promising Manly junior Koula soon having the opportunity to show his ability . The Roosters lad can play centre also i think [ and Funa a stand by full back ] i but along with Garrick doubt that Manly will have to be on the lookout for wing talent any time soon .

Agreed. It went from a weakness to a strength overnight. Hoppa being a failure was a blessing, that 250k has been way better spent!

 

[rj90]

Confirmed - 3 Year Deal

 

[Ryan]

4 & 3 years ! Well, that confirms they are playing first grade, put it that way. Leaves Suli & Walker in the centres.

Apologies for being uncultured guys, but what is their ethnic background? Is Saab aboriginal? Not gonna lie, I love the athletic aboriginal athlete type.

 

[Ben]

4 & 3 years ! Well, that confirms they are playing first grade, put it that way. Leaves Suli & Walker in the centres.

Pretty sweet back line if you ask me

 

[rj90]

4 & 3 years ! Well, that confirms they are playing first grade, put it that way. Leaves Suli & Walker in the centres.

Apologies for being uncultured guys, but what is their ethnic background? Is Saab aboriginal? Not gonna lie, I love the athletic aboriginal athlete type.

Wikipedia says 'Saab was born in Sydney, and is of Nigerian descent.'

 

[Supreme Leader]

Who said it was a Black Friday sale? Awesome news today.

Hope we got a 70% discount?

 

[Kevinward777]

Confirmed - 3 Year Deal
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Great news! Big, strong and fast. Congratulations to both lads and well done to the mighty Manly Sea Eagles coaching staff and recruitment team.

 

[Kevinward777]

4 and 3 year deals as well. We will be right in the thick of it over the next few seasons.