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Mason to be a Knight

Magpies Forever

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No point dwelling on it. I hope Mason can hold it together and succeed. I'd like to see his career end on a high rather than a low. When he let his playing and performance on the field do the talking he was damn good. Off field and no constraints he did himself and his clubs a disservice but here's hoping.

I think WT should have signed him but I'm sure Teflon didnt loose any sleep over the Board raising issues and demurring. If Sheens really wanted him he would be in a WT guernsey now.
 

The Rosco

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At the end of the day, we ended up with the Cashman.
Most of us agreed that Ray had a pretty good re-debut for us.
Before we lament the fact that we missed out Willy . . . let's wait and see how the Willy goes, huh ?
If Ray keeps this standard up . . .good luck to Newy, and I don't care how good Mason goes for them !.
 

Fordy20

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Wasn't happy when I heard we didn't sign him, but I was pretty happy that we did go out and get a prop and I was happier still that Cashy performed well. I think we should be considering some out of favour props like Justin Poore and Shane Shackleton over at Parra.
 

Bulldog Force

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I tend to think that Mason's assets on the field do not weigh up against the controversy/liability that he may bring off the field. IMO, with Blair, Ellis, Ben MM and the big Ranga, you guys have an impressive forward pack as it is.
 

magpie guy

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Wasn't happy when I heard we didn't sign him, but I was pretty happy that we did go out and get a prop and I was happier still that Cashy performed well. I think we should be considering some out of favour props like Justin Poore and Shane Shackleton over at Parra.

I agree. (Hell, if the coin is free, Dave Taylor meant to be looking around.)
 

The Rosco

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While Mason has his good points, we all know the not so good points about him.
But the signing of the Cashman may well turn out to be a great move.
Let's pretend that it was Willie Mason instead of Ray in the Penrith game.
If Mason had the debut game that Cashman DID have, we'd all be saying what a great and astute decision it was to sign him . . . . . I'd rather Cashy in this form on the minimal coin we'd be paying him.

While of course it's only 1 game in . . . I say that the sportswriters will soon be looking at the comparisons between this pairs relative come-back success.
On the left page, you have Ray Cashmere. Family man was working in the mines to support his family. Photo of him in a dusty hi-viz jacket exiting the mine shaft. Mopping his brow.
No colourful past to be ashamed of. Photo of him patting a unicorn. With a rainbow in the background.
Loving family. Photo of his Mrs and kids going to church. Carrying freshly baked scones for the priest.
Also cashmere makes nice soft fluffy jumpers. And if you can't spell, it's also a great Led Zep song.
The article is printed in a font called Inspirational dreams fine sans serif.

Then on the opposite page, is Willie Mason. On report for a high tackle grade Z. A tired and emotional photo of him taken early Sunday morning (way too early for church) at the Cross.
It uses the Imamonster very gross font, with extra serifs.

A few here agree, and I'd like to think that in a few more weeks we all are saying thank God we got Cashmere.
 
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Tiger05

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A few here agree, and I'd like to think that in a few more weeks we all are saying thank God we got Cashmere.

I would have been happy if we signed Mason but I was just as happy to see Cashmere giving a go.

I just hope that Cashmere shows that he is a great signing. I wish Mason the best though against anyone but the Tigers.
 

innsaneink

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Well Cashy was a desperation, last roll of the dice type signing so I dont see how anyone can expect too much from him....as long as he does his job and works hard, that'll do me.
 

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