Mason Wood
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Mason Wood
I hope his eye is OK after someone stuck a thumb in it. He had to play with his eye closed for most of the second half. He has had his best year in my opinion - certainly his most consistent. Despite that, I think he can get fitter and stronger. Or should I say, he needs to get fitter and stronger. The game is evolving into a rugby clone with strength being paramount. Some of the players in the Lions Port game have thighs that are bigger than some of our player's bodies.
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Re: Mason Wood
He’s in this funny space where his second half of the year was quite decent and also mediocre compared to his first half of the year. First 6 weeks pre-injury he was an elite match winning impact player.
There’s something about him that I really like. It’s that competitive thing… he attacks the ball and contest pretty much like it’s life or death every single time. As a result, he’s one of the few that seems as though he could turn the game at any minute.
Am a big fan of Coops and if it were up to me… he’d live with and be near Wood every single day of the off-season. If he just had Mason’s attack, agility and aggression he’d kick 6 goals a week.
Had a very good game today I thought
There’s something about him that I really like. It’s that competitive thing… he attacks the ball and contest pretty much like it’s life or death every single time. As a result, he’s one of the few that seems as though he could turn the game at any minute.
Am a big fan of Coops and if it were up to me… he’d live with and be near Wood every single day of the off-season. If he just had Mason’s attack, agility and aggression he’d kick 6 goals a week.
Had a very good game today I thought
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Re: Mason Wood
He’s had a terrific season. Should finish top 5 for the Barker Medal.
Curb your enthusiasm - you’re a St.Kilda supporter!!
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Re: Mason Wood
Also carrying that shoulder injury since about round 5 or 6 . Up until then he was AA level
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Re: Mason Wood
Absolutely unique situation at the Saints. Our top four best and fairest players will all be absolute bargain basement recruits. Sinclair, Marshall, Wilkie, Wood.
If only we could've matched this group with better drafting a few years ago. These diamonds are how you win premierships. Think of Richmond with Grigg, Nanketvis, Houli, Lambert, etc.
Anyway, thankfully we've rectified our drafting lately. You need that combo of bargains and high value draft picks to win flags. We're on the right track.
If only we could've matched this group with better drafting a few years ago. These diamonds are how you win premierships. Think of Richmond with Grigg, Nanketvis, Houli, Lambert, etc.
Anyway, thankfully we've rectified our drafting lately. You need that combo of bargains and high value draft picks to win flags. We're on the right track.
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Re: Mason Wood
Yep sounds like we are about to convert a bunch of former FRDPs for third rounders.... that's pretty poor work.Lennylegs wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 10:22pm Absolutely unique situation at the Saints. Our top four best and fairest players will all be absolute bargain basement recruits. Sinclair, Marshall, Wilkie, Wood.
If only we could've matched this group with better drafting a few years ago. These diamonds are how you win premierships. Think of Richmond with Grigg, Nanketvis, Houli, Lambert, etc.
Anyway, thankfully we've rectified our drafting lately. You need that combo of bargains and high value draft picks to win flags. We're on the right track.
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Re: Mason Wood
Poor work and also just sad. You have such high hopes for these guys and it doesn't work out. It sucks.Banger9798 wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 10:43pmYep sounds like we are about to convert a bunch of former FRDPs for third rounders.... that's pretty poor work.Lennylegs wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 10:22pm Absolutely unique situation at the Saints. Our top four best and fairest players will all be absolute bargain basement recruits. Sinclair, Marshall, Wilkie, Wood.
If only we could've matched this group with better drafting a few years ago. These diamonds are how you win premierships. Think of Richmond with Grigg, Nanketvis, Houli, Lambert, etc.
Anyway, thankfully we've rectified our drafting lately. You need that combo of bargains and high value draft picks to win flags. We're on the right track.
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Re: Mason Wood
...that 'someone' may have been the All Australian captain ..perfectionist wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 9:53pm I hope his eye is OK after someone stuck a thumb in it. He had to play with his eye closed for most of the second half. He has had his best year in my opinion - certainly his most consistent. Despite that, I think he can get fitter and stronger. Or should I say, he needs to get fitter and stronger. The game is evolving into a rugby clone with strength being paramount. Some of the players in the Lions Port game have thighs that are bigger than some of our player's bodies.
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Re: Mason Wood
You forgot Cooper Sharman. Starred today under very difficult circumstances.Lennylegs wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 10:22pm Absolutely unique situation at the Saints. Our top four best and fairest players will all be absolute bargain basement recruits. Sinclair, Marshall, Wilkie, Wood.
If only we could've matched this group with better drafting a few years ago. These diamonds are how you win premierships. Think of Richmond with Grigg, Nanketvis, Houli, Lambert, etc.
Anyway, thankfully we've rectified our drafting lately. You need that combo of bargains and high value draft picks to win flags. We're on the right track.
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Re: Mason Wood
Yeah but you don't throw good money after bad. If they aren't part of the team and won't be, get rid of them for whatever price you can get.Banger9798 wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 10:43pm Yep sounds like we are about to convert a bunch of former FRDPs for third rounders.... that's pretty poor work.
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Re: Mason Wood
Toby Greene.perfectionist wrote: ↑Sat 09 Sep 2023 9:53pm I hope his eye is OK after someone stuck a thumb in it. He had to play with his eye closed for most of the second half. He has had his best year in my opinion - certainly his most consistent. Despite that, I think he can get fitter and stronger. Or should I say, he needs to get fitter and stronger. The game is evolving into a rugby clone with strength being paramount. Some of the players in the Lions Port game have thighs that are bigger than some of our player's bodies.