Is Willie Mason Captaincy Material?

[Ali's Choice]

After all he's done and said over the course of his career?

Personally, I can't believe anyone would even suggest it.

I know the Cowboys are missing JT, Bowen, Payne and O'Donell, but seriously? Mason would be a close second to Todd Carney as the least worthy captain of a club in the NRL. He's lucky to still have a contract.

 

[LazyDreamer]

No.

 

[Ali's Choice]

No.

Clearly.

So why has every newspaper on the east coast of Australia been suggesting he's the right man to lead the Cowboys?

 

[cleary89]

no.

 

[Didgi]

No no no no no.

I think Matt Scott will have the big C for us

 

[elyod138]

He has looked like a leader out there on the field this year.

 

[Ali's Choice]

He has looked like a leader out there on the field this year.

There is a lot more to being a real leader of men, on and off the field, than being 6'5" and made of muscle. Mason is a grub, in the truest sense of the word, and if he was made captain of an NRL team that would be a sad day in Australian sport, IMO.

 

[Desert Qlder]

No no no no no.

I think Matt Scott will have the big C for us

Would be my choice.

 

[Jordan]

I remember once upon a time Gus saying Mason will be a future captain of Australia lol

 

[Thaigarr]

After all he's done and said over the course of his career?

Yes - in the same way a catholic priest should be made a head of a childrens' advocacy group

 

[nqcowboy87]

Originally Posted by Didgi
No no no no no.

I think Matt Scott will have the big C for us

Would be my choice.

agreed

 

[Scottey]

Watched an interview with Neil Henry on NRL on FOX Wednesday night. Said Matt Scott will most likely be captain, with a bit of Ty Williams pitching in.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Mason is unfairly judged by the media and the fans. Once loved and now hated.

 

[typicalfan]

Todd Carney has already captained a side, and if I remember did pretty well. Against Melbourne back in 08 I think and the Raiders nearly got one over the Storm.

 

[watatank]

He may or may not have been once upon a time but that ship has long sailed.

 

[kia ora storm]

He is captaincy material.......


For Newtown.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

That's like suggesting Mark Latham or Tony Abbot as leadership material...

 

[Charlie124]

Id be happy for Mason to step in while Thurston is out (reported to be 2 or 3 weeks). He is doing plenty of talking out there and leading the pack anyway, judge him on his game, rather than his name.

Having said that i think Matt Scott or Scott Bolton would be equally good choices, im not really fussed either way to be honest, its only for a few weeks.