It is now official...
MASON A BULLDOG FOR FOUR MORE YEARS
June 28, 2005:
The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs are pleased to announce that Willie Mason has re-signed with the Club until the end of the 2009 season.
Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes commented, Willie has shown a level of maturity by signing for the right reasons and not letting money cloud his judgment. He has shown terrific loyalty to his mates and the club.
We see Willie as being in a leadership role with the club, whether he has a c beside his name or not.
Willie Mason said, I am extremely happy to have the opportunity to possibly play out my career at the Bulldogs. There are many great young players in the team and I think we have the potential to create something special over the next few years.
Bulldogs CEO Malcolm Noad commented, We are obviously delighted that Willie has agreed to stay at the Bulldogs for four more years. Hes achieved almost everything you can in rugby league and now has the opportunity to achieve a rarity for modern day footballers, to be a one-club-player.
Willie, 25, joined the club in 1998 playing in the Jersey Flegg competition. He made his first grade debut against the Panthers in round 13 in 2000.
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