The Mason "is he staying or going?" thread

[Guest]

I wanted Mason to stay, i was getting happy when i saw Steve Noyce come out an said his staying. But since i saw that picture of Mason in Japan i really want Mason to go now. Just thinking so far in his 2 years his never been at the start of our pre season training and now he had the chance to show up but he went to Japan while the rest of the team is working there butts off. I just hope he signs on with a team in Japan and never returns in the Roosters colours. But what i wish for is that he asks for a release so we dont have to pay out his remainder of the contract.

[Chookies74]

To finalise where Ken2doll is posting from, can't a Mod tell where he/she is posting from?ie the ip protocols/gateways/etc numbers from Japan must be diff than Aus.
Someone?

[Guest]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225793649688

THIS is the picture that proves Willie Mason is resigned to leaving the Sydney Roosters, ending one of the most colourful careers in NRL history.

Mason emailed me the photo from Tokyo last night where he and his agent Greg Keenan are exploring big-money opportunities in rugby union.

The photo was taken on Keenan's mobile phone with Willie alongside two unidentified Tokyo locals he bumped into in the street.

Willie attached the following tongue-in-cheek "Postcard from Japan'' in the email subject line.

"Phil, just wanted to let you know that my Japanese holiday is going well. As you can see, I've already made new friends.

"Can you please ask Braith to put $50 on Zipping for me for the Cup [not knowing it was scratched]. I've looked everywhere but I can't find a TAB.

"I've got a pretty hectic schedule but I'll try and get in touch again later in the week. Peace out, Willie.''

The giant Roosters forward is obviously in good spirits and looking forward to securing a lucrative deal with one of the Japanese clubs to play in the same competition as former Souths and Roosters star Craig Wing.

The former Test and Origin forward secretly flew out of Sydney on Sunday to meet Keenan in Japan.

He had the full blessing of the Sydney Roosters management who, along with new coach Brian Smith, have privately said they want to terminate the final year of his $450,000 deal.

The Roosters returned to training yesterday morning and Mason was the only senior player missing.

He will be back in Sydney on the weekend to sit down with Roosters CEO Steve Noyce.

The Daily Telegraph understands the Roosters are prepared to offer him $100,000 to walk away, but Mason denies they have offered him money to go.

When I last spoke to him two weeks ago, Mason said: "As far as I'm concerned I'm still under contract to the Roosters and I'll be turning up to pre-season training as usual.''

At that time he had still not sat down with Smith to discuss plans for 2010.

"We were supposed to have a meeting but I had a funeral to go to,'' Mason said.

Mason joined the Roosters two years ago along with his former Bulldogs teammates Mark O'Meley and Nate Myles.

The Roosters' supremo Nick Politis personally orchestrated the signings, hoping to install the Bulldogs' ruthless competitiveness in the forwards at Bondi Junction.

But it hasn't worked out.

Mason never really recovered from a crippling knee injury that forced him to undergo reconstruction surgery and fell out with axed coach Brad Fittler towards the end of the season. O'Meley also had an injury plagued run and is now off to England.


Why would Mason send a pic to Buzz? He could be setting him up or he really is going.

That Buzz bloke is lying commercial scum. He's a disgrace to journalism. Somebody should chuck him off a bridge.

[Chris]

To finalise where Ken2doll is posting from, can't a Mod tell where he/she is posting from?ie the ip protocols/gateways/etc numbers from Japan must be diff than Aus.
Someone?

Already been done, he has a Country Code of JP & a City Code of JPTYTOKY.
Meaning.. you guessed it. He's in Tokyo of Japan.

I also checked to see if the IP he's using is a japanese proxy - but its not. He's in Tokyo.

[Guest]

Already been done, he has a Country Code of JP & a City Code of JPTYTOKY.
Meaning.. you guessed it. He's in Tokyo of Japan.

I also checked to see if the IP he's using is a japanese proxy - but its not. He's in Tokyo.

wow so technical lol

[Horry]

Maybe Ken2 is Willie?

[Chris]

wow so technical lol

I just wanted to see how much of what you were saying was legit - Now i've given everyone else here no reason not to believe you.

[Guest]

I just wanted to see how much of what you were saying was legit - Now i've given everyone else here no reason not to believe you.

ah ok. Well I wouldnt waste my time going online and telling false stories.
I always have been a roosters supporter. I always come on this forum but never registered as a member.

Willie is really a good guy, I taught him few japanese words he can use while he is here. He is planning to stay here for 6 days but he did say he might not return to training for 2 weeks.

[supermario]

I just wanted to see how much of what you were saying was legit - Now i've given everyone else here no reason not to believe you.

I checked it out too, also got info from Qantas and masons name was on the passenger list.

[Guest]

I wanted Mason to stay, i was getting happy when i saw Steve Noyce come out an said his staying. But since i saw that picture of Mason in Japan i really want Mason to go now. Just thinking so far in his 2 years his never been at the start of our pre season training and now he had the chance to show up but he went to Japan while the rest of the team is working there butts off. I just hope he signs on with a team in Japan and never returns in the Roosters colours. But what i wish for is that he asks for a release so we dont have to pay out his remainder of the contract.

This is a very big YES.......

I have been a supporter of Willies, one of a few it would seem, but if he wants out....go, but if it means we have to pay him out, he can damn well stay and play....I do not see the point of letting him go and paying him to go......

I like so many others just want whats best for the Chooks....no matter what that means....

[Guest]

I checked it out too, also got info from Qantas and masons name was on the passenger list.

i told you so~

[Guest]

ah ok. Well I wouldnt waste my time going online and telling false stories.
I always have been a roosters supporter. I always come on this forum but never registered as a member.

Willie is really a good guy, I taught him few japanese words he can use while he is here. He is planning to stay here for 6 days but he did say he might not return to training for 2 weeks.

I will be very surprised and a lot disapointed if he puts his own gratification ahead of his former team mate and friend Fitzy.......if Willie does not turn up back for the dinner, he may as well stay where he is.......because this is one time he should be thinking of someone other than himself.....

[Chookies74]

I just wanted to see how much of what you were saying was legit - Now i've given everyone else here no reason not to believe you.

Ditto
cheers

[Johnny Tobin]

I will be very surprised and a lot disapointed if he puts his own gratification ahead of his former team mate and friend Fitzy.......if Willie does not turn up back for the dinner, he may as well stay where he is.......because this is one time he should be thinking of someone other than himself.....

Fitzy wouldn't lose any sleep over him not being there.

[novice chook]

[QUOTE=phantom;31236]I will be very surprised and a lot disapointed if he puts his own gratification ahead of his former team mate and friend Fitzy.......if Willie does not turn up back for the dinner, he may as well stay where he is.......because this is one time he should be thinking of someone other than himself.....[/QUOTE]

Geez, that'd be a first.

Sorry Phantom, couldn't help myself.

Willie Wanka has always been a selfish, insulated individual - has shown that on more than one occasion. Why would he change now??

He will return to the Roosters if he has no other options available, not exactly the attitude you want from one of your senior squad members. But that's how it will be.


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