Player Watch #32: Mason Wood -

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the Ziebull

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This guy is surely going to ask for a trade at the end of the season.
Nah I'd like to think he is smart enough to see Drew likely to retire at years end and maybe Waite also but more so the year after for waite. That's 2 spots and 1 will be his for a long time

Plus as has been stated probably would have played this week if we weren't playing a quick side.
Expect he comes in next week
 

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We are likely worried about the Dogs' rebound and prefer Turner's pressure across half forward.
A recent graphic by AFL.com.au suggested that Wood's defensive pressure in his game the other week was very good and he created a lot of points from turnovers. I'm not sure Turner was outstanding enough in this area last week to be given a game over Wood when Wood offers significantly more in other areas.
 

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A recent graphic by AFL.com.au suggested that Wood's defensive pressure in his game the other week was very good and he created a lot of points from turnovers. I'm not sure Turner was outstanding enough in this area last week to be given a game over Wood when Wood offers significantly more in other areas.
Turner was actually mentioned in the same sentence.

Small forward Kayne Turner and Mason Wood have only played one game each this year, but Scott's message is getting through – both are ranked inside the League's top 15 for pressure inside 50.
 

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Haven't looked at the stats but thought Turner was better defensively (yes, wood probably did more offensively but neither had much of it). Given the speed of their backline I don't mind it. We already have them stretched for height so a bit of extra pressure is good

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I really hope we can find a spot for him. I'm concerned he will leave for greater opportunity if we can't.
Sides like Freo would be all over him.
 

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watched him today, was good, but still a few less than disirable defensive efforts....had a talking too from the coaches about it.
im also a bit concerned, that after half time, was having his left groin looked at alot.....
 
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