Saab

[Sheikheagle]

Good news. I think he was one of the few that improved towards the end of the year. Hope the ACL doesn’t set him back too far

 

[HK_Eagle]

Saab 3yr extension

I guess the club had to wait for him to have a major injury before tying him up. I'm sure they're drafting a major life-time deal for Turbo & Jake as we speak.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

That just leaves Ben to hold the J/T/B/urbo flag for three weeks.

At least this provides an opening for players like Fulton, DeLuis and co. to return to the side. Those two can tackle.

 

[ricardo]

1Garrick
2Harper
3Koula
4Parker
5Tui

Reckon that's the lineup? Four centres then a winger at fullback.

 

[XV-1]

That just leaves Ben to hold the J/T/B/urbo flag for three weeks.

At least this provides an opening for players like Fulton, DeLuis and co. to return to the side. Those two can tackle.

Not if your name is Des 😔

 

[bigd1972]

For those who are calling for Vaega to get a run - I thought he was sent off 2 weeks ago for Blacktown and was not named last week or this week in the team lists - maybe suspended or injured?

 

[JenEagle]

Saab was really just starting to hit form as well.
Hopefully this injury doesn’t affect his speed

 

[40 nil]

NRL Physio on Saab's injury

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=806186807230506

 

[davohan123]

Season over

 

[XV-1]

When is Saab due back after his ACL?

That will surely force Seibold to have Reuben on one wing( not centre) and Tippy/Weeks on the other until Saab plays and is match fit.

Big loss imo

 

[Southern Eagle]

Read that he is aiming to be back around Magic Round so early May

 

[BOZO]

When is Saab due back after his ACL?

That will surely force Seibold to have Reuben on one wing( not centre) and Tippy/Weeks on the other until Saab plays and is match fit.

Big loss imo

The Virile Vaega Las Vegas will put his hand up for a wing spot .

The Koula and Rueben Centre of attentions show must go on !

 

[winnyason]

The Virile Vaega Las Vegas will put his hand up for a wing spot .

The Koula and Rueben Centre of attentions show must go on !

I do worry about having 2 wingers like Tuipolotu and Vaega with mobility.
I like to maybe see Weekes there until Saab returns

 

[BOZO]

I do worry about having 2 wingers like Tuipolotu and Vaega with mobility.
I like to maybe see Weekes there until Saab returns

I look at it this way

The best players are picked on form and on their merits
All those players on are capable of a wing spot and they have the final call based on their performance and form in the trials

If it was my call I would have Vaega ahead of Tuipi as I believe he is more talented
Weekes speed can be an asset on the wing

Speed does Kill anywhere on the field

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The best players are picked on form and on their merits

If it was my call I would have Vaega ahead of Tuipi as I believe he is more talented

What do you mean 'merits'?
Sounds like you you'd NOT pick on form, but on potential.

 

[winnyason]

I look at it this way

The best players are picked on form and on their merits
All those players on are capable of a wing spot and they have the final call based on their performance and form in the trials

If it was my call I would have Vaega ahead of Tuipi as I believe he is more talented
Weekes speed can be an asset on the wing

Speed does Kill anywhere on the field

Agree mate I don't think we can afford 2 big boppers on flanks. Weekes on wing is good grounding to first grade

 

[BOZO]

Agree mate I don't think we can afford 2 big boppers on flanks. Weekes on wing is good grounding to first grade

But if the two big boppers are the best performing players they should be rewarded

Power to all our best performing players I say

 

[BOZO]

What do you mean 'merits'?
Sounds like you you'd NOT pick on form, but on potential.

I thought merit was a form thing

This is the perspective of my merit interpretation
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward for a Manly NRL Jersey

 

[winnyason]

But if the two big boppers are the best performing players they should be rewarded

Power to all our best performing players I say

I do worry a few factors Corner bombs and getting out of trouble on repeat sets.

 

[XV-1]

But if the two big boppers are the best performing players they should be rewarded

Power to all our best performing players I say

Form?

Tuipi was poor in the 2nd half of the comp and Vaega was poor in his one match.
Both are too short and too slow.

Headache for Seibold if u ask me.