Past #32: Mason Wood - 65 NM games/76 NM goals - delisted end '20 - SSP selection for STK '21 - GL Mase

[GarnerSmash]

Cunners and Jack were forwards most of their junior careers however it was always clear that they would be mids at AFL level. Wood aint a mid or a half back. A winger maybe. A half forward yeah.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Imagine if everyone took this approach?

Cameron Ling would have played full forward for Geelong his whole career, for example.

Obviously there are examples where you need to mix things up because a player isn't suited to a certain position or they get pushed out of a position like Tazz has with us, but Mason is the perfect half forward, high workrate, good below the knees and strong overhead.

 

[Firestarter]

And chucking him back will make his worst trait more detrimental to the team.

 

[KillaKanga]

And chucking him back will make his worst trait more detrimental to the team.

Thing holding him back from playing seniors: tackling/defensive efforts.

Let's play him back

 

[shintemaster]

I thought he was pretty good once the nervousness was dealt with. Was a pretty high pressure game and he went well for mine. Still a lot to improve, yes, he's a touch undersized at AFL level for a FF. While his attributes might say wing I think he's such a natural forward that it will be hard to change that too much. I see him as a HFF that can play as a true FF as well at times.

 

[Kimbo]

All the "Why on earth would you play him back?" comments make perfect sense. But the suggestion itself lead me to ponder whether his mobility and marking power could make him a replacement for Lachie in the seventh defender role? Not advocating it, just entertaining the notion, given it got raised.

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

All the "Why on earth would you play him back?" comments make perfect sense. But the suggestion itself lead me to ponder whether his mobility and marking power could make him a replacement for Lachie in the seventh defender role? Not advocating it, just entertaining the notion, given it got raised.

Appreciate your insight Mr Deputy Speaker however the member for Arden holds the floor.

 

[Kimbo]

Appreciate your insight Mr Deputy Speaker however the member for Arden holds the floor.

Frank Thring is the Member for Arden?

In any case, I am happy to resume my seat Mr Speaker.

 

[Viper2Jester]

Both at face value appear to be very similar types. Wood seems to have better marking credentials especially in a pack situation. Black I really value as that CHF type that funnels the ball between centre and forward. Both have massive engines and probably would play their best footy as wing/utility drifting down to forward. Both also appear to be slightly fragile when it comes to self belief.

I suspect Wood's endurance is well beyond Blacks.

I have heard Wood is very confident (too much so if anything) in his ability.

 

[Only Forwards]

Him being a late out is pretty harsh.

I do note both Boomer and Dal are still in the side.

 

[Firestarter]

Him being a late out is pretty harsh.

I do note both Boomer and Dale are still in the side.

Dale? Oh **** how did we end up with him!

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Him being a late out is pretty harsh.

I do note both Boomer and Dale are still in the side.

He digs good holes.

 

[Chazdog92]

We know how to kill a blokes confidence

 

[Firestarter]

We know how to kill a blokes confidence

We don't even know that until next week.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

All to do with defensive pressure. BS worried about their runners.

 

[Only Forwards]

Dale? Oh **** how did we end up with him!

Edited damn auto correct.

 

[Chazdog92]

We don't even know that until next week.

Do you think he will be straight back in for the game against the dogs?

 

[chaelsonnen]

This guy is surely going to ask for a trade at the end of the season.

 

[Rockstar6]

This guy is surely going to ask for a trade at the end of the season.

Maybe he already has!? If he isn't a late inclusion, what is the reason behind him not being in the team?

 

[boneofshin]

Maybe he already has!? If he isn't a late inclusion, what is the reason behind him not being in the team?

Definitely because he's asked for a trade

 

[Psicosis]

It's obvious he isn't one of Brads favourites

 

[Thewlis Dish]

We are likely worried about the Dogs' rebound and prefer Turner's pressure across half forward.

 

[The Nostradamus]

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

 

[kangaspurs]

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.

 

[boneofshin]

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.