One to watch: Jason Saab

[muzby]

Not a couple of people. Only you

No, you also had a crack at Tom..

So that makes a couple..

 

[jak]

Mate no one will ever so the real reasons except for himself and his sleazy manager. But if all the excuses, travel, religion, family etc are being promoted by his manager, the real reason will almost be the mighty $$$$$$

and the roosters

 

[Timmo62]

It could be argued that $$$$$ is a religion,

 

[ALSGI]

It’s a shame his religion isn’t The Mighty Dragons!

Looking forward to Church on Saturday arvo at 5.30pm on Fox.

My faith has been dwindling during the great Pontiff Pope Paul McFailure reign and if we get flogged at KJO I may go atheist again for a while.

 

[The calm one]

and the roosters

Not another player, surely. They just signed SBW

 

[The calm one]

No, you also had a crack at Tom..

So that makes a couple..

Goodbye moron I can not lower myself to speak to again

 

[muzby]

Goodbye moron I can not lower myself to speak to again

Speak to what again?

 

[boardlumps62]

This is how the Broncos achieved their current position on the ladder. Club paying exorbitant salaries undeserved when some or most of the players underperform. Best players are kept with hunger in their bellies. Saab likened to that South's junior being chased by union. What is he suffers an injury like ACL that affects his performance in the future just like Jack Bird.

 

[muzby]

This is how the Broncos achieved their current position on the ladder. Club paying exorbitant salaries undeserved when some or most of the players underperform. Best players are kept with hunger in their bellies. Saab likened to that South's junior being chased by union. What is he suffers an injury like ACL that affects his performance in the future just like Jack Bird.

That’s the risk with paying on potential for juniors..

Did Karl McNicholl ever get to first grade?

It can be such a gulf between being a standout amongst players of your own age vs being competitive against blokes who have been playing first grade for a while..

I’m always a little cautious when someone is touted as a future star because they were a junior kangaroo..

Yes, it’s certainly impressive that they made the side, but 17 other blokes will make it next year..

And 17 other blokes the year after that..

 

[jak]

Not another player, surely. They just signed SBW

im sure they have cap space left

 

[True_Believer]

That’s the risk with paying on potential for juniors..

Did Karl McNicholl ever get to first grade?

It can be such a gulf between being a standout amongst players of your own age vs being competitive against blokes who have been playing first grade for a while..

I’m always a little cautious when someone is touted as a future star because they were a junior kangaroo..

Yes, it’s certainly impressive that they made the side, but 17 other blokes will make it next year..

And 17 other blokes the year after that..

I don't have a link to anything but I have heard from people close to the club (I realise it's still just hearsay) that religion is indeed the reason for the request.

It's not uncommon for strict Muslim families to have their sons stay at home to assist with supporting the family until they get married. I have been led to believe that the family believes the additional time spent travelling is causing problems that were not expected at the time of signing the contract. This has been the case all along - it's a family request as opposed to a manager/player request.

Again, I have nothing to confirm this however I have no reason to doubt my sources either.

As I've said before, I'm loathe to let the kid go as I think there is some serious potential there, but if the circumstances described above are indeed the reason for the request, then I would reluctantly let him go. If he's getting pressured outside of the team environment, it will undoubtedly create issues (which I think we are seeing glimpses of with his enthusiam).

 

[muzby]

I don't have a link to anything but I have heard from people close to the club (I realise it's still just hearsay) that religion is indeed the reason for the request.

It's not uncommon for strict Muslim families to have their sons stay at home to assist with supporting the family until they get married. I have been led to believe that the family believes the additional time spent travelling is causing problems that were not expected at the time of signing the contract. This has been the case all along - it's a family request as opposed to a manager/player request.

Again, I have nothing to confirm this however I have no reason to doubt my sources either.

As I've said before, I'm loathe to let the kid go as I think there is some serious potential there, but if the circumstances described above are indeed the reason for the request, then I would reluctantly let him go. If he's getting pressured outside of the team environment, it will undoubtedly create issues (which I think we are seeing glimpses of with his enthusiam).

Firstly, kudos for actually conversing on the subject rather than carrying on like another on here..

It does seem odd though if true.. If it is a family link, and as strong as claimed, given he was already in the squad surely the travel would have been known and discussed by them at the time of resigning?

*speculation* unless his family was told by the manager the contract would have ensured more game time & therefore more $$$


A lot of talk about Islam.. Do we even know if he is Muslim? And does it matter?

 

[George Dragon]

The vile posted on here is a fu king disgrace.
Everyone claiming to know this that or the other when in reality you all know fu k all.
Let's just start with the fact that Saab is a Christian and finish with, the rest of it is none of your fuc king busness.
What a shit show this forum has became.

 

[True_Believer]

Firstly, kudos for actually conversing on the subject rather than carrying on like another on here..

It does seem odd though if true.. If it is a family link, and as strong as claimed, given he was already in the squad surely the travel would have been known and discussed by them at the time of resigning?

*speculation* unless his family was told by the manager the contract would have ensured more game time & therefore more $$$


A lot of talk about Islam.. Do we even know if he is Muslim? And does it matter?

Yeah, from what I understand, there were circumstance changes that have initiated it. I don't know what they are, but that's what I've heard. You are right, it's speculation only as nothing official has come out - I'm just going by and relaying what I've heard.

Secondly, you are right, religion is irrelevant. But again, I've been told it's Islam and if true does go some way to explain why he hasn't just moved.

 

[True_Believer]

The vile posted on here is a fu king disgrace.
Everyone claiming to know this that or the other when in reality you all know fu k all.
Let's just start with the fact that Saab is a Christian and finish with, the rest of it is none of your fuc king busness.
What a shit show this forum has became.

Sorry George - I was just relaying what I was told. Apologies if you took offence to what I posted.

 

[TruSaint]

The vile posted on here is a fu king disgrace.
Everyone claiming to know this that or the other when in reality you all know fu k all.
Let's just start with the fact that Saab is a Christian and finish with, the rest of it is none of your fuc king busness.
What a shit show this forum has became.

I'm glad you put that issue to rest to be honest.

 

[getsmarty]

TELSTRA TRACKER


Presented By

Impressive athletic data underlines why Saab's in demand
Author
Troy Whittaker NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp
Fri 24 Jul 2020, 05:55 PM

Data obtained by Telstra Tracker shows just why the Dragons have been hesitant to let teenage winger Jason Saab leave the club.

In round 10, Saab recorded the top maximum speed (34.8km/h) and produced the most high-speed efforts (39 bursts of 20km/h or more) in an impressive display of pace and endurance.

Saturday's win over the Bulldogs was Saab's sixth NRL match.

St George Illawarra confirmed in June that Saab, who is reportedly struggling with travelling to Wollongong from Western Sydney, had been denied a contract release.

Dragons coach Paul McGregor at the time said he was surprised that Saab wanted out of the club despite being signed until 2022.

"He has a great future in the game and we want it to be at this club," McGregor said.

In Round 10, the 19-year-old beat Storm flyer Josh Addo-Carr (37.4km/h), Eels veteran Michael Jennings (34.2), Titans rookie Treymain Spry (34) and Dragons teammate Zac Lomax (34) in the speed stakes.

And he had more high-speed efforts than Sharks fullback Will Kennedy (35), Storm No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen (34), Bulldogs centre Kerrod Holland (33) and Rabbitohs speedster Alex Johnston (32).

Saab also topped the high-speed efforts chart in his previous NRL appearances this year in rounds seven (42) and eight (37).

Meanwhile, Eels playmaker Jai Field and Knights general Mitchell Pearce covered the equal-most distance last round with 9.7km.

Sharks halfback Chad Townsend (9.6km), Eels five-eighth Dylan Brown (9.5km) and Kennedy (9.4km) rounded out the top five.


https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/07/23/telstra-tracker-stats-show-why-saab-is-in-demand/

 

[Saints Forever]

Winning solves all issues

 

[boardlumps62]

Can we get him a Motor Home decked out in Red and White he can sleep or watch videos and have a gaming console that might make him happy.
Who will be the driver while Saab relaxes on the way to Gong.

 

[Adolf_Spritzer]

Seems wiki knows things we do not..