Adam SutcliffeWillie Mason behaving like never before
February 9th 2008 03:11
By NRL News (www.nrlnews.com)
Its interesting to see how a change of scenery and more importantly a change of management can differ a players behaviour. Even before a ball has keen kicked in NRL 2008, reports out of the Roosters camp suggest Willie Mason is behaving like an angel.
Under Bulldogs so called control or guidance, Willie was a menace most of the time and the rest of the time he was distracting or leading fellow players astray. Now, at Bondi under the watchful eyes of Fittler and Roosters bosses Willie has put plenty of focus into training and seems hell bent on proving a point, not only to his former club but probably to himself and his family.
Mason has undeniable talent on the Rugby League field, but at times has struggled off it. Drugs, fights and distractions were always around him - yet it seems he may have finally turned the corner.
Was it the Bulldogs to blame? Possibly. Or a player that simply had to mature eventually? Maybe. It's more likely the two are very closely aligned. At the Roosters, even after a short term, their guidance and strict management has actually helped Willie Mason mature - and both are baring the fruits of the work.
Its interesting to see how a change of scenery and more importantly a change of management can differ a players behaviour. Even before a ball has keen kicked in NRL 2008, reports out of the Roosters camp suggest Willie Mason is behaving like an angel.
Under Bulldogs so called control or guidance, Willie was a menace most of the time and the rest of the time he was distracting or leading fellow players astray. Now, at Bondi under the watchful eyes of Fittler and Roosters bosses Willie has put plenty of focus into training and seems hell bent on proving a point, not only to his former club but probably to himself and his family.
Mason has undeniable talent on the Rugby League field, but at times has struggled off it. Drugs, fights and distractions were always around him - yet it seems he may have finally turned the corner.
Was it the Bulldogs to blame? Possibly. Or a player that simply had to mature eventually? Maybe. It's more likely the two are very closely aligned. At the Roosters, even after a short term, their guidance and strict management has actually helped Willie Mason mature - and both are baring the fruits of the work.
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