Willie Mason [Discussion]

[happy_tiger]

Depends on what Willie wants $$$ or a chance at a premiership and his legacy. I know that out offer is low, around the 120k mark but the vibe is yes he is a big chance to sign with us, only threat is penrith I believe, heard parra pulled out last week

Smoking Gun I don't want to question the plans for the club as they are far more experienced in these matter than I will ever be , but when I hire a new employee that I have queries about I weigh up the pros and cons

The cons must heavily outweigh the pros in the case of Mason both off and on the field and he would be a high risk signing even if we only paying 120k imo

My greatest concern would be him getting involved in something off field and us risk losing sponsorship dollars which is worth probably more than on field with the ramifications that places on the brand that is the Wests Tigers

I don't remember him stepping out of line at the Cowboys? Or at Hull. Really what was the last thing he did that landed him in serious strife? Not trying to defend the undefendable, but i'm struggling to recall the last thing he did wrong. Was it urinating in public?

Yeah but remember the interviews he did in regards to Sydney clubs not signing him Fraze and as he is Willie Mason the scrutiny that will be placed on him back in Sydney will be far worse than it will be in Townsville or in a country where he is barely known

It only takes one problem and ….......... who knows He could tear the place apart

 

[Balmain_Bug]

In defence of Mason and his indescretion of urinating in public, a high profile member of our coaching staff was arrested not too long ago for the same thing.

Mason's main problem these days is Twitter. He is an absolute tool on it. Go into his account and read what he says.

If we eliminate his twitter account, he would be a great signing.

 

[Fraze23]

Yeah I know what you mean Happy. I don't think he would have to do much for the media to assemble a group with torches and pitchforks ready to tear down (wests) tigertown. With our already "frosty" relationship with the telegraph I'm sure they would have no problem finding or creating an issue with Willie, regardless of the circumstances or the severity of any potential incident itself.

 

[happy_tiger]

In defence of Mason and his indescretion of urinating in public, a high profile member of our coaching staff was arrested not too long ago for the same thing.

Mason's main problem these days is Twitter. He is an absolute tool on it. Go into his account and read what he says.

If we eliminate his twitter account, he would be a great signing.

Yep agree Bug But he was a extremely respected cleanskin and Willie Mason is far from that

I'm not disagreeing that it wasn't a major thing but we know how Mason reacts when he is backed into a corner he seems to lack responsibility or remorse in this area

If we knew Mason was GUARANTEED not to do something wrong he could possibly be a good signing

 

[bp_tiger]

whats the problem with signing him as long as its on a low wage, and you tell him up front where the line in the sand is if u cross it once your gone. It does not need to get more difficult than that.

 

[tiger_one]

Do our sponsors want Willie's profile in their name ??

 

[tigersrule4life]

Think of what a foward pack we have if mason and galloway are starters.

 

[wtfl1981]

Its funny he actually had a david beckham style cult following at hull kr
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[joe_s_magpies]

Smoking Gun just another question, is there any future meetings between mason & the club or is it just now up to Willie to make his decision.
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[hybrid_tiger]

Purely from a footballing perspective I think he would be a good pick-up. IMO we are short on props if an injury or two strikes.

The issue with Willie is:

a) His penchant for attracting negative attention off the field
b) He is widely considered a deadbeat (largely brought upon himself)

If he could keep himself out of trouble, train hard and give it a real go it could be the bargain of the year.

 

[tigerbenji]

Yes i know we are probably a prop short, why we let Gibbs go i dont know, but Mason is a goose & i worry what this dill will do on the field as well as off the field. Can imagine what everyone will say if we sign him, but Gould has a big opinion of Mason so he could end up @ the Panthers.

 

[Yossarian]

Its funny he actually had a david beckham style cult following at hull kr
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Did he actually make it one field at HKR before he left for France? I do remember hearing that jumper sales with Mason on them went gangbusters.

 

[Fraze23]

Its funny he actually had a david beckham style cult following at hull kr
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Did he actually make it one field at HKR before he left for France? I do remember hearing that jumper sales with Mason on them went gangbusters.

He played 6 games, scoring 1 try.

 

[simonthetiger]

I dont think he would play for us…... He never liked the tigers!!

But i spose Prince came and he was in a similar boat!

Id have him in a heartbeat..... Our go forward with him,Woods and Sauce!!!!!!Wowee zowee!!!
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[GNR4LIFE]

I dont think he would play for us…... He never liked the tigers!!

But i spose Prince came and he was in a similar boat!

Id have him in a heartbeat..... Our go forward with him,Woods and Sauce!!!!!!Wowee zowee!!!
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How do you know he's never liked the Tigers? has he told you?

 

[simonthetiger]

Yeah!!

I was having a coffee with him the other day and he mentioned his dislike for the tigers!!
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I dont think he would play for us…... He never liked the tigers!!

But i spose Prince came and he was in a similar boat!

Id have him in a heartbeat..... Our go forward with him,Woods and Sauce!!!!!!Wowee zowee!!!
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How do you know he's never liked the Tigers? has he told you?

Mason has trash talked the Tigers pack for several years now. He was once asked who has the softest pack in the comp, he answered that no pack is soft, but if you fancied yourself getting over the top of any pack, the Tigers were it. Obviously not the case these days, but back then the Tigers lack of size was well documented. Mason has also publicly ridiculed Bryce Gibbs, even to the point where the Tigers lost in golden point extra time to the Roosters in 2010, Mason said that while Bryce Gibbs is widely considered a massive tool in the rugby league fraternity, he was the Tigers best player against the chooks. A compliment of sorts, but he also didn't miss the chance to put the boot in.

I'd be surprised if he ends up at the Tigers. Personally I don't think the club needs him. I think a sponsor or two might also have reservations about him.

 

[matty_tiepie]

sure it wasnt a few beers simon as we all know big willie likes a few ales. haha

 

[1_4_chicken_chips]

I dont think he would play for us…... He never liked the tigers!!

But i spose Prince came and he was in a similar boat!

Id have him in a heartbeat..... Our go forward with him,Woods and Sauce!!!!!!Wowee zowee!!!
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How do you know he's never liked the Tigers? has he told you?

Mason has trash talked the Tigers pack for several years now. He was once asked who has the softest pack in the comp, he answered that no pack is soft, but if you fancied yourself getting over the top of any pack, the Tigers were it. Obviously not the case these days, but back then the Tigers lack of size was well documented. Mason has also publicly ridiculed Bryce Gibbs, even to the point where the Tigers lost in golden point extra time to the Roosters in 2010, Mason said that while Bryce Gibbs is widely considered a massive tool in the rugby league fraternity, he was the Tigers best player against the chooks. A compliment of sorts, but he also didn't miss the chance to put the boot in.

I'd be surprised if he ends up at the Tigers. Personally I don't think the club needs him. I think a sponsor or two might also have reservations about him.

It will not be the sponsors who veto Mason,cause people will come to see him get smashed,like they tune into mundine .Mason will bring people through the turnstiles imo .If he plays to his potetial then he can only be an asset.If he stuffs up he is out the door .

 

[simonthetiger]

sure it wasnt a few beers simon as we all know big willie likes a few ales. haha

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Yeah…...it was a few cleansing ales,then we weed in public and then did a runner from a cab....saved a twenty.