Jason Saab

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

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.

The MANLY WAY

 

[Jay Eagle]

The MANLY WAY

To be fair to the club the year we signed his extension Saab was killing it.. and full of confidence.. he's the quickest guy in the game and speed is a massive asset.

He also has height and had put on some size leading most to believe he should or at least could become an elite winger.

He's 100% a confidence player, when things are going right for him he could be an elite winger, but when things don't..he's less than a Cup player.

 

[manly al]

Maybe if Saab was on a big money contract , a bit of justification to have him in the Whipping boy category but sure that is not the case , however a 3 year deal would seemed more appropriate .
Bit harsh to attach main blame for that bizarre opening try to Saab , footy balls simply can bounce in the most unpredictable ways and difficult for D C E too but he had the initial and main responsibility to tidy things up there
Could have been a reasonable case to look at a Talau - Koula centre combo next season with Rueben and Lehi on the wings if Saab was faltering in a major way but not happening yet and Talau on the move in an unfortunate development now apparently
Didn 't get many [ or hardly any really ] opportunities last night to show his wares and has been the case for a while so ideally that can change next season not only for his benefit but for the team in general

 

[eaglebuzz]

I think Saab was rattles by the way the DCE stuff went down. He hasn't played to his potential all year.

 

[nightster]

I think Saab was rattles by the way the DCE stuff went down. He hasn't played to his potential all year.

I just don't think he is suited as a top notch rugby league player .... he doesn't use his speed , his balance and coordination are very ordinary, and he doesn't play with urgency.

 

[manlyfan76]

See how he goes with fog next year ( well first few rounds).

 

[Rafferty]

2029………Urrrrrrrrr

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

To be fair to the club the year we signed his extension Saab was killing it.. and full of confidence.. he's the quickest guy in the game and speed is a massive asset.

He also has height and had put on some size leading most to believe he should or at least could become an elite winger.

He's 100% a confidence player, when things are going right for him he could be an elite winger, but when things don't..he's less than a Cup player.

He has his moments good on bad, but his contract imo is a DCE lite type contract. Wingers are not as scarce as spine players and certainly do not justify the type of contract he is on.