Heath Mason #288

[Vicious]

He looks short. Seems well under the build of an average first grade centre.

Similar build to Talakai at the Sharks.
Nothing to say shorter players cannot be very effective, but they have to be fast or extremely powerful.

 

[Tom Shines]

Who knows and who cares?

That wasn't the point I made.

I think the answer you are looking for is No..

Im just saying if you are small then you better have some talent

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I agree he’s not yet ready for week ti week NRL, what 18/19 year old is ?
I can’t agree that he’s hesitant, he does everything with high intensity like only the good players do.

He wasn’t confident at all from the back & was hesitant to catch the ball on the full.

Don’t think he is close for being in the line defensively so limits his position options.

Attack wise, take his time away to think and play more reactive eyes up looks to be his style - he has some speed/effort. Last week he made meters roving up the middle with the forwards, this week he scored from a step and dash.

 

[Vicious]

He wasn’t confident at all from the back & was hesitant to catch the ball on the full.

Don’t think he is close for being in the line defensively so limits his position options.

Attack wise, take his time away to think and play more reactive eyes up looks to be his style - he has some speed/effort. Last week he made meters roving up the middle with the forwards, this week he scored from a step and dash.

Let’s see how he goes in NSW Cup. I’m tipping he’ll be a standout and applying pressure to those in front of him before too long.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Let’s see how he goes in NSW Cup. I’m tipping he’ll be a standout and applying pressure to those in front of him before too long.

Yeap see how he goes. Trials don’t mean much on if a player will make it or not.

 

[Yossarian]

He looks short. Seems well under the build of an average first grade centre.

Official website has him at 180cm. He was taller than me when I saw him in person and I'm 176cm. I'm not sure what the average height of an NRL centre is. Probably he's below that but he's hardly a dwarf. His build is a greater concern.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Same reason I reckon Feledy wont make NRL

Such a shame. That mullet is gold medal worthy.

 

[Spartan117]

Congratulations heath Mason

Wests Tigers player # 288

Mason: Smile says it all

We sit down with Heath Mason ahead of his NRL debut against the Titans at Leichhardt on Saturday.

www.weststigers.com.au

Best of luck today and many more to come

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Well done young man. Another from the production line.

 

[Tucker]

Good luck Heath, very trying situation to debut in.
There’s no pressure of expectation, just play footy.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Congrats to him.
Whilst he looks undersized his speed, spark & hunger to be around the ball could work.
Has something we lack.
Be interesting to see how Benji uses him.

 

[Todd Packer]

I have an opinion of this kid.
He's rough and really getting his opportunity prematurely but he could be good.

 

[Roar_Power]

Good luck Heath!

Looks very short but thats probably because he is standing next to Jordan Miller in all the pics I have seen this week.

 

[king_sirro]

Congrats to him.
Whilst he looks undersized his speed, spark & hunger to be around the ball could work.
Has something we lack.
Be interesting to see how Benji uses him.

I really hope Benji has a plan to get him into the game. I don't want him there only for an injury or sin binning to an outside back

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

I really hope Benji has a plan to get him into the game. I don't want him there only for an injury or sin binning to an outside back

He has great utility value as he can play almost anywhere at a pinch, very similar to Connor Watson.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Is this a good thing? 🤔

 

[Tigers_Wests]

Interested to see where Mason comes on today. He won't let anyone down!

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I really hope Benji has a plan to get him into the game. I don't want him there only for an injury or sin binning to an outside back

Be interesting Marshall does something like Bula shifts to 5/8th, Mason to fullback and Api to hooker. Mason strength is running so at fullback he will hunt around the ball.

 

[Milky]

Brought some nice energy off the bench. Good work today and congratulations on the debut.

Wouldn’t mind seeing him have a go at FB and Bula on the wing

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Brought some nice energy off the bench. Good work today and congratulations on the debut.

Wouldn’t mind seeing him have a go at FB and Bula on the wing

And impressive in defence