Charlie Saab

Charlie Saab is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played for South Sydney, Cronulla-Sutherland and Western Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

Charlie Saab
Personal information
Full nameCharlie Saab
Born (1969-02-14) 14 February 1969
Playing information
PositionCentre, Fullback, Lock, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1988–91 South Sydney 32 5 56 0 132
1992 Cronulla Sharks 5 2 0 0 8
1993 Western Suburbs 1 1 0 0 4
Total 38 8 56 0 144
Source: [1]

Playing career

Saab made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 21 1988 against the Gold Coast at the Sydney Football Stadium with the match finishing in a 14–14 draw. Saab scored his first try in the top grade the following week against Canterbury-Bankstown in a 18–14 victory at Belmore Oval.

Saab only made 4 appearances for Souths during the 1989 season where the club finished as minor premiers. In 1990, Saab had a breakout season although the club had a horror year on the field finishing last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon. Saab finished 1990 as the club's top point scorer. Saab departed Souths at the end of 1991 after the club finished 14th on the table. In total, Saab made 63 appearances for Souths across all grades.

In 1992, Saab joined Cronulla-Sutherland but only made 5 appearances for the first grade team which were all losses. In 1993, Saab joined Western Suburbs and scored a try on debut against North Sydney in a 22–9 loss at North Sydney Oval. This was Saab's last game in the top grade as a player and he departed Wests at the end of the season.[2][3][4]

References
  1. "Charlie Saab - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Charlie Saab". www.ssralmanac.com.
  4. "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.
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