Willie Mason [Discussion]
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shiretiger
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@Danos said:
I saw the story by Danny Weidler on Nine tonight and he did end it with something very similar to what Danos said. The impression I got was that it wasn't going to happen.
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shane_o_76
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You have got to be kidding me!!!!!!!
NO NO NO NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO
fergiefurr
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lets see, mason has publicly stated:
* he doesnt rate farah (before 2008 origin selection)
* said folkes was the reason the dogs didnt win more comps in the 00s
* screamed 'lets smash ellis, he's a f*ggott' into the channel 9 camera during our round 3 game against them, then preceded to have his arse handed to him on several occasions
yeah would be great for team harmony….
* he doesnt rate farah (before 2008 origin selection)
* said folkes was the reason the dogs didnt win more comps in the 00s
* screamed 'lets smash ellis, he's a f*ggott' into the channel 9 camera during our round 3 game against them, then preceded to have his arse handed to him on several occasions
yeah would be great for team harmony….
Heard it on Nine news tonight and myself ad the family all responded to it at the same time with the same response, and that response was:
NOOOOOOO.
NOOOOOOO.
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Yeah no thanks. Mason is a waste of space on and off the field.
tiger_sean
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He was starting to get back to some good form toward the end of last year.
If cheap could be a brilliant signing.
But also could be a total disaster if he plays poorly.
If cheap could be a brilliant signing.
But also could be a total disaster if he plays poorly.
Marshall_magic
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Won't happen, he will never play under Folkes again. He's trouble off the field, and hasn't done anything on it since 2004.
weststigers
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Probably in the minority here, but I would say yes. I have never liked him, but only because he was a loudmouth and played for the Dogs. Its rubbish that he would be bad for team harmony, footballers can be enemies for years in opposite clubs, but they are mates within 5 minutes of coming together. Most sportsman are pretty knockabout blokes willing to build bridges pretty quick.
A Line breaking, off loading forward is something we have been missing for years. He was starting to show glimpses at the back end of last season.If Craig Bellemy was desperate to get him, then I think that is saying something.
Throw in Mason with Galloway and Ellis and Cayless, and we will have one of the best packs in the competition.
If we have to sign a few wildcards, take a few risks (Mason, Tuquiri) im all for it. 4 years of the same rubbish. Time to take a gamble. Its all well and good to have great model citizens and people who raise a huge amount for charity but it won't get us a Top 4 spot.
A Line breaking, off loading forward is something we have been missing for years. He was starting to show glimpses at the back end of last season.If Craig Bellemy was desperate to get him, then I think that is saying something.
Throw in Mason with Galloway and Ellis and Cayless, and we will have one of the best packs in the competition.
If we have to sign a few wildcards, take a few risks (Mason, Tuquiri) im all for it. 4 years of the same rubbish. Time to take a gamble. Its all well and good to have great model citizens and people who raise a huge amount for charity but it won't get us a Top 4 spot.
@willow said:
Agree there….Mason plays about 1 decent game in 20...forget about the off field stuff..If he was in his prime maybe...
If he was an asset...........you would think the Rorters would want to hold on to him.........given their forward losses already,,,,,
vlad
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List grows as Tigers turn down Mason
January 14, 2010
On the move … Roosters player Willie Mason would be welcomed at Concord Oval should a deal be reached. Photo: Mark Nolan
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Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens revealed last night that he had considered the idea of unwanted Rooster Willie Mason joining the club. And Sheens said he had gone so far as to survey his staff about the prospect of the former rep star swapping red, white and blue for black, white and gold. ''We were approached by his management through a third party,'' Sheens said yesterday. ''It was a brief discussion. At this point, we couldn't do anything.'' Asked if that would change if Mason's asking price dipped, Sheens said: ''I doubt it. I don't think that's going to change. I don't think we'd get anywhere near it, unless Steve [Humphreys] found a goldmine somewhere, and I don't think that's going to happen.''
Tigers captain Robbie Farah was surprised to hear Mason had been linked with the club, saying: "It's the first I've heard of it. I don't know if we're going after him or not. I haven't actually spoken to the club about it. I might have to ask Tim at training tomorrow.'' Any move to the Tigers might be scuppered by Mason's poor relationship with Steve Folkes, who is an assistant at the club. Mason cited Folkes as the main reason he walked out on the Bulldogs mid-contract before the two had an ugly public falling out. "'Folksey' and Willie? Yeah, that's another thing I didn't think of,'' Farah said. ''I'm not sure if they'd want to work together again. But I guess they'll sort that out if it happens. I guess Willie just wants an opportunity to play somewhere. Folksey's got us into great shape and we're as fit as we've ever been. He's been great." Nonetheless, Farah said he would welcome Mason to Concord Oval should a deal actually take place. "Willie's a big figure in the game, and when he's at his best, he's almost unstoppable," Farah said.
The Herald revealed last month that Mason had all but agreed to terms with the Melbourne Storm but the board then vetoed the move by coach Craig Bellamy. It is understood a deal south of the border is still being fought for by Bellamy and Mason, who have a strong relationship dating from Mason's days playing Origin for NSW.
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List grows as Tigers turn down Mason
January 14, 2010
On the move … Roosters player Willie Mason would be welcomed at Concord Oval should a deal be reached. Photo: Mark Nolan
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Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens revealed last night that he had considered the idea of unwanted Rooster Willie Mason joining the club. And Sheens said he had gone so far as to survey his staff about the prospect of the former rep star swapping red, white and blue for black, white and gold. ''We were approached by his management through a third party,'' Sheens said yesterday. ''It was a brief discussion. At this point, we couldn't do anything.'' Asked if that would change if Mason's asking price dipped, Sheens said: ''I doubt it. I don't think that's going to change. I don't think we'd get anywhere near it, unless Steve [Humphreys] found a goldmine somewhere, and I don't think that's going to happen.''
Tigers captain Robbie Farah was surprised to hear Mason had been linked with the club, saying: "It's the first I've heard of it. I don't know if we're going after him or not. I haven't actually spoken to the club about it. I might have to ask Tim at training tomorrow.'' Any move to the Tigers might be scuppered by Mason's poor relationship with Steve Folkes, who is an assistant at the club. Mason cited Folkes as the main reason he walked out on the Bulldogs mid-contract before the two had an ugly public falling out. "'Folksey' and Willie? Yeah, that's another thing I didn't think of,'' Farah said. ''I'm not sure if they'd want to work together again. But I guess they'll sort that out if it happens. I guess Willie just wants an opportunity to play somewhere. Folksey's got us into great shape and we're as fit as we've ever been. He's been great." Nonetheless, Farah said he would welcome Mason to Concord Oval should a deal actually take place. "Willie's a big figure in the game, and when he's at his best, he's almost unstoppable," Farah said.
The Herald revealed last month that Mason had all but agreed to terms with the Melbourne Storm but the board then vetoed the move by coach Craig Bellamy. It is understood a deal south of the border is still being fought for by Bellamy and Mason, who have a strong relationship dating from Mason's days playing Origin for NSW.
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i wouldnt want him at the club under any circumstances.He always seems to be at a club that has discipline problems which is something we dont have and definately dont want.His best years as a player are well behind him and is basically an overpaid bench player these days.
When you include the fact that he dosent get on well with Folkes it is quite obvious that we would find it difficult to keep both happy.As far as i am concerned Folkes is far more important to our future than on overpaid overrated hasbeen like Mason.
When you include the fact that he dosent get on well with Folkes it is quite obvious that we would find it difficult to keep both happy.As far as i am concerned Folkes is far more important to our future than on overpaid overrated hasbeen like Mason.
Juro
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I almost spat out my dinner when I saw that snippet on the channel 9 news last night. Please no!!!
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