Heath Mason #288

[426Tlgerland]

Has earned it but I like one year extension just in case he doesn’t I prove further next year we can make a spot by moving him on ( IF ) we need to , Latu needs to stay n the field or I would remove him and go with Mason Luai or go buy. 7

 

[Charred]

Love Heath. I remember going to the Rabbitohs game last year at Cambo (my first game in maybe 8-10 years) and was super impressed by his running game. He obviously still has some deficiencies but he’s definitely earned this contract.

It’s so refreshing to see someone come through the pathways on a development contract and earn their way into a Top 30 rather than all the useless Top 30 deals we have lying around for the remainder of the year.

Keep it up Heath 👍

 

[Spartan117]

Heath Mason extended and upgraded to Top 30

Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Wed 18 Jun 2025, 04:10 PM

Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that Heath Mason has extended his stay with the club until the end of the 2026 season and will be upgraded to the NRL Top 30 effective immediately.

The new deal is a reward for Mason’s continued progression and growth since emerging from the Wests Tigers Pathways system last season.

The versatile 20-year-old has featured in multiple positions at NRL level since making his debut in 2024 and is a valued member of the squad.

Mason has scored two tries in his 10 NRL appearances to date and his electric footwork and pace are always a handful for opposition defences. He also averages 135 running metres in his three NRL appearances in 2025.

The Thirlmere-Tahmoor Roosters junior is pleased to remain with Wests Tigers into the future.


“I love this club and am so happy to be here for another year,” said Mason.

I have played all my juniors in the Pathways system at Wests Tigers and can't wait to keep growing and developing as a player here.

Heath Mason A graduate of the club’s Pathways program, the local junior represented the Western Suburbs Magpies in the Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball Cup competitions, before progressing to the Jersey Flegg Cup, Knock On Effect NSW Cup, and finally, NRL setups.

Mason was the starting five-eighth in the Magpies’ 2022 Harold Matthews Cup premiership win.

A former student at St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown, Heath captained the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges side to victory at the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League National Championships in 2023.


He also previously represented the NSW City U/16’s and U/18’s teams.

Beginning the 2024 campaign playing SG Ball Cup, he made a rapid rise to the top grade, before making his NRL debut in the Round 15 win over the Gold Coast Titans.

NRL Head Coach Benji Marshall is delighted to see the young star commit to Wests Tigers.


“Heath has earnt this upgrade and extension. It is wonderful to see the Pathways system producing athletes such as Heath,” said Marshall.

“He is a great kid from a great family, and we look forward to seeing him develop further as a footballer into 2026

 

[Tom Shines]

Hope he works on and improves his tackling … could be an option at 14 next season…not loving him starting now

 

[mtd#2]

Very bad read on tapine

 

[Buttface]

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

F*rk me this is getting embarrassing for Heath. Why the hell did we sign him for 2 years.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

F*rk me this is getting embarrassing for Heath. Why the hell did we sign him for 2 years.

1 year

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Well he earned a few games off the back of the Cowboys game. But unfortunately he still needs work. Hopefully Latu is fit and ready for next week to start at 6.

 

[old_man_tiger]

I'm fine with him as halves or utility depth....latu is literally on the field so wtf..the Benji experiment never should have happened and every green shoot withers, which delays the inevitable rebuild. I know this isn't really right for the Mason thread but unfortunately for the kid he is the latest episode in a long running drama-comedy

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

he is a target in defence, depth player

 

[Wiz]

Very bad read on tapine

It wouldn’t have mattered. He had to mark two blokes. We were shot for numbers. Should have taken the inside runner in that situation though.

 

[LARDS]

he is a target in defence, depth player

I think he's best chance at first grade is at #14 as back up hooker.
No good defending out wide

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

What about the ruck? Can he tackle there?

 

[happy_tiger]

His kissed tackle count will be stupendous by games end

 

[Buttface]

I think he’s been hooked.

 

[Snidest 0]

I think he’s been hooked.

you reckon?

It's not unlimited interchange

 

[Snidest 0]

Watch where Doueihi positions himself @Spartan117

He is a part time footballer!

 

[Buttface]

Watch where Doueihi positions himself @Spartan117

He is a part time footballer!

Latu in for mason next week and may in for doobie in a few weeks hopefully.

 

[Muffstar]

Mason might make a good reserve grade player. Add Twal to that list too.
They should never play first grade again unless someone is injured or suspended.