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

[kangaspurs]

No probs I don't forget

He has the skill, desire, is super confident, the internal knock early was the lack of defensive pressure, he's improved immensely in that regard. Has the footy world at his feet.

If he hadn't have been injured he would have played every game since he came into the side and probably would have ended up with 25+ goals.

Expecting big things next year.

 

[ferball]

It is easily forgotten that Wood was being recognised as one of the hottest young players going round when he got hit by injury. At the same time, the injury might have helped push through the contract negotiations for us by taking attention away from him, so there might have been a silver lining in that. The most noticeable thing was that he looked assured in all parts of his game after getting a run of quality games under his belt. Could see the same happening with Daw towards the end of the season. If Wood and Daw can pick up where they left off, we will have plenty to enjoy in 2017.

When I read that Mason has only played 16 games, and the trio of BBB, Wood, and Daw haven't even clocked up 100 games between them, can understand why Waite was resigned for another year. But the games tally doesnt account for their solid apprenticeships and that they have actually played a lot of footy together. Really looking forward to the Brown Wood Daw combination in action and reckon they might surprise a few next year. And kudos to the club for organically developing a 2nd rounder, a 3rd rounder, and a rookie into our next gen forward line.

Yeah for all the talk about shit development that trio looks ok- possibly looks like a premiership winning forward line? It'lll have to if they wanna win one.

 

[Dirty_11]

Since Petrie was 'sacked' I was led to believe we had no one up forward.

 

[Hannem]

Since Petrie was 'sacked' I was led to believe we had no one up forward.

Ya dats tru i cant belive da club wuld do dis 2 our playas Petre is da best at goals no booma no kangas i wont b bying a member sack scott his got no idea lyk bradshaw glad his gone 2

....Or so the Facebook legend goes. :Sternest of stern looks. [emoji13]

 

[Firestarter]

Less funny when you know that dropping Boomer IS what caused people to drop their memberships ...

"Every party needs a pooper that's why they invited me ..."

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

Less funny when you know that dropping Boomer IS what caused people to drop their memberships ...

"Every party needs a pooper that's why they invited me ..."

Those "people " simply needed an excuse, and we sure gave them one.

I'm sure they're donating those few hundred bucks to Scientology or their local pokie joint as we speak.

 

[Hannem]

Those "people " simply needed an excuse, and we sure gave them one.

I'm sure they're donating those few hundred bucks to Scientology or their local pokie joint as we speak.

It was just a very emotional time, they are highly passionate supporters who struggled to see the forest from the trees.

I have faith that they will sign back up once they see the new generation in action, with players like Mason looking like the second coming (giggity) of Carey.

Thread back on track... Mods, I'll have a fruit basket please.

 

[InFineForm]

If he hadn't have been injured he would have played every game since he came into the side and probably would have ended up with 25+ goals.

Expecting big things next year.

We probably need 100+ goals between BBB, Wood & Daw next year. Hopefully with all of them playing 15+ games.

 

[Valian]

If he hadn't have been injured he would have played every game since he came into the side and probably would have ended up with 25+ goals.

Expecting big things next year.

Hope I am wrong but fear he may be a bit injury prone

 

[Firestarter]

I think he's fine compared to poor Garner. This is just a minor setback.

 

[czero]

Hope I am wrong but fear he may be a bit injury prone

I wouldn't worry - mostly minor injuries, and those knee injuries haven't required reconstructions and the like.

2013 - had a very minor calf injury
2013 - crack in his knee identified so they screwed it (likely caused from growing up, but was a significant crack).
2016 - knocked himself out marking
2016 - torn knee ligaments

The crack might of turned out bad if left, but they have screwed it in place and he hasnt had any trouble from it.

His knee ligament injury is OK (unrelated to the crack) - He has now had loads and loads of rehab instead of being played, so best possible result for his healing process.

 

[Valian]

I wouldn't worry - mostly minor injuries, and those knee injuries haven't required reconstructions and the like.

2013 - had a very minor calf injury
2013 - crack in his knee identified so they screwed it (likely caused from growing up, but was a significant crack).
2016 - knocked himself out marking
2016 - torn knee ligaments

The crack might of turned out bad if left, but they have screwed it in place and he hasnt had any trouble from it.

His knee ligament injury is OK (unrelated to the crack) - He has now had loads and loads of rehab instead of being played, so best possible result for his healing process.

Well I hope he will be ok, I recall how much we talked up Smith years ago , only for it to end in tears

 

[Donkey Chop]

People forget how good Carey was if they think Wood is going to be anything near him. How old is Wood? Pretty sure by his age Carey was Captain and in the top 5 players in the comp. That comp included Dunstal, Lockett, Ablett, R.Harvey, Kernahan etc.

Wood looks the goods but Carey was incredible.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

People forget how good Carey was if they think Wood is going to be anything near him. How old is Wood? Pretty sure by his age Carey was Captain and in the top 5 players in the comp. That comp included Dunstal, Lockett, Ablett, R.Harvey, Kernahan etc.

Wood looks the goods but Carey was incredible.

By 23, he had kicked 6 goals in a prelim. And had 24 touches and 14 marks.

He could play.

 

[Frank Thring]

By 23, he had kicked 6 goals in a prelim. And had 24 touches and 14 marks.

He could play.

It peeves me he never dominated in a premiership win and win a Norm.

 

[czero]

By 23, he had kicked 6 goals in a prelim. And had 24 touches and 14 marks.

He could play.

He'd also played 100 games. *Edit - 98*

But I agree, while there is a lot to like from wood, a LOT, and we can say he has a little bit of Carey in him, there is just no comparing him outright.

Its not even really fair on wood. Carey was the king.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

Who in here is comparing Wood with the Duck. Bloody outrageous.

 

[The Other Dean]

Well I hope he will be ok, I recall how much we talked up Smith years ago , only for it to end in tears

Not sure I get where you're going there.

Should we have foreseen Jesse's injuries?

Should we have not talked him up?

Kid was a freak. Absolute jet of a footballer. Of course we should have.

But then shit happened. Shit that doesn't parallel the situation with Mason. And so life carries on.

 

[czero]

Who in here is comparing Wood with the Duck. Bloody outrageous.

Going by this startling image, its hard to separate them.

 

[Shagga is all Class]

Wood, Waite, Daw and Brown.

Expect to see some dynamic things in our forward line next season.

 

[shintemaster]

Well I hope he will be ok, I recall how much we talked up Smith years ago , only for it to end in tears

Pretty different situation though. The not to be mentioned one wasn't injury prone.

Not sure I get where you're going there.

Should we have foreseen Jesse's injuries?

Should we have not talked him up?

Kid was a freak. Absolute jet of a footballer. Of course we should have.

But then shit happened. Shit that doesn't parallel the situation with Mason. And so life carries on.

Yep. Also, can we please not mention the frigging war.

 

[DunderHead]

Wood showed some really great signs last season but its not like he dominated any games - even if it felt like he was on the verge of doing so. People need to chill a bit or they are going to get disappointed.

 

[Firestarter]

Wood showed some really great signs last season but its not like he dominated any games - even if it felt like he was on the verge of doing so. People need to chill a bit or they are going to get disappointed.

After a year of general negativity I don't see why being positive (or hopeful) is supposed to be bad.

 

[Donkey Chop]

Who in here is comparing Wood with the Duck. Bloody outrageous.

It was more regarding that ball gather & handball from Wood. It did have a bit of Carey about it, but as someone has already pointed out, Carey did that stuff multiple times in most games.

Edit: Carey made stuff like that look so easy that people wouldn't even mention it.

 

[toepoker]

Wood showed some really great signs last season but its not like he dominated any games - even if it felt like he was on the verge of doing so. People need to chill a bit or they are going to get disappointed.

Hawthorn game felt like his breakout to me. That gather/handball was the next week v Adelaide, and he was done for the year the next game v West Coast. He was definitely on an upwards trajectory at the time he was injured, hence the optimism.