Our Big Cox

didick · Post by **didick** » Sun May 10, 2015 8:26 pm

Living in qld now and wonder how the big fella has been going. Anyone been keeping a close eye on how Mason is going?

MagpieBat · Post by **MagpieBat** » Sun May 10, 2015 10:50 pm

didick · Post by **didick** » Mon May 11, 2015 6:53 am

Thanks MB. Seems like he is trying his guts out and is not without upside.

Lazza · Post by **Lazza** » Mon May 11, 2015 10:11 am

Saw him in the VFL on Sat night. Tried very hard all game. Wet conditions didn't ideally suit a big man but he still did a few nice things. Long way to go but he is definitely heading in the right direction.

jackcass · Post by **jackcass** » Mon May 11, 2015 1:19 pm

^^^ good summary MB.

Works hard but still finding his timing. Will take mark of the year one day, when he gets his timing right.

As Laz puts forward obsessively in the face of some early negative predictions, his kicking is actually quite good.

Took a lovely right cross to the chin from Dawson in a ruck-tackle situation and just shook it off and got on with the game.

The more you see him, the more he grows on you.

3rd degree · Post by **3rd degree** » Mon May 11, 2015 4:00 pm

Well done to the big yank, looking forward to him hitting the gym and giving it back to simpson over time.

Post by **stui magpie** » Mon May 11, 2015 6:26 pm

There's definitely a lot to work with there both in raw athletic ability and in attitude/work ethic.

He certainly seems to be a hard worker who has no illusions about how hard he has to work and is prepared to do it.

Unless something horrible happens I'd expect her would play VFL all season and on current rate of improvement maybe get a game or 2 next year.

thompsoc · Post by **thompsoc** » Wed May 13, 2015 10:12 pm

I watched part of the geelong replay.
There was definite improvement from round 1 and 2.
Really pleased by his progress.

Culprit · Post by **Culprit** » Sun May 17, 2015 8:14 pm

In the big scheme of things he costs us nothing. I got to see him a little today and what I liked is he is good when the ball hits the ground. A few times there he was ball gazing during the game and in saying that it's his first year. Great signs for a guy who is playing Aussie Rules for the first time in his life.

die4pies · Post by **die4pies** » Tue May 19, 2015 6:07 pm

Plenty of photos of Mason here: https://www.facebook.com/victoriaparkst ... tos_stream

perthmagpie · Post by **perthmagpie** » Mon May 25, 2015 9:21 pm

I watched most of Mason's games. Gradually improving. One of his biggest development issues is his attack on the high ball. He needs to read the flight quicker and needs to move faster and aggressively jump at the ball and pack. Presently he is often reacting too slowly and therefore not taking advantage of his height. This is not something that will happen overnight. He has to keep persisting and build confidence in his timing and aggression in taking the ball at the top.

Dave The Man · Post by **Dave The Man** » Mon May 25, 2015 9:37 pm

die4pies wrote:Plenty of photos of Mason here: https://www.facebook.com/victoriaparkst ... tos_stream

Thanks Shane

MOTR · Post by **MOTR** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:27 pm

Has enough exposed form to suggest he'll make an outstanding tap ruckman. Miles ahead of Shae with better athleticism. Not a bad kick at this stage, but does he have the smarts to develop an all round game. Amazing investment at this stage.

This is an unofficial Bulletin Board - owned and run by its users. We welcome all fans of the Mighty Collingwood Football Club.

Our Big Cox

Our Big Cox