With North’s 2016 season complete, NMFC.com.au analyses the performance of each player by using statistics, a coach review, season highlights and much more.
It was a breakout year for Wood, cementing a spot in North’s best 22 through the middle of the season.
Unfortunately a knee injury in Round 16 prematurely ended his year.
View Mason Wood’s player profile
Statistics
AFL
Games: 8
Goals: 12
Disposals: 114
Tackles: 26
VFL
Games: 2
Disposals: 52
Marks: 20
Goals: 7
Season highlights
VFL Round 1: 28 disposals, 3 goals v Essendon
AFL Round 13: 20 disposals, 2 goals v Hawthorn
Quotes
“I had a massive focus on defensive acts and tackling. I think to really break into that side, I’ve got to do those things.” – Wood after a standout VFL performance
“The knee’s really, really good. Everything structurally is 100 per cent.” – Wood post-season talking about his injury
What the coach said – Leigh Tudor
“It was really unfortunate he got injured because he was playing really good football for us.
“He did show us this year that he’s improved his weaknesses and keeps bringing his AFL qualities to game day, he’s going to be a really dangerous forward for us next year.
“The thing you notice about Mase is that he’s done so much work over the last couple of years with the development coaches on his ground balls and marking.
“To see that come out at AFL level this year under pressure was just magnificent and says a lot about Mason.
“He’s got so many strengths now after making those improvements.”
