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Over the month of October, NMFC.com.au will be reviewing each player’s 2014 season.
Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.
Season statistics
Games: 1
Goals: 3
Disposals: 7
Marks: 4
More statistics in the player profile
Season highlights
Round 23 v Melbourne
- Senior debut; 3 goals
Season in review
Mason Wood’s strong second year at Arden Street was rewarded with a senior debut to close the home and away season.
Impressive form at the start of 2014 had Wood close to a call-up, with senior development manager Gavin Brown full of praise for the left-footer’s play.
However just as it seemed he was on the verge of debuting, Wood pulled up sore after a game for Werribee in late May.
It set the number 32 back a couple of steps, and after his return he took some time to work into the same form he had before the minor injury.
As Werribee charged towards the VFL finals, Wood was a large part of the team’s charge, and he was rewarded by playing his first game for North Melbourne in Round 23.
Impressive throughout, Wood’s three-goal haul could be the catalyst for a big 2015.
In the news
May 6 – Wood’s defensive goal – NMFC.com.au
“I need to put a real focus on defensive things and think about them more than I probably do. Coming from TAC Cup level, as a forward you don’t have a huge defensive aspect to your role but it’s completely different at VFL/AFL level.
July 31 – Wood signs on – NMFC.com.au
“Having only played VFL footy they’ve (the coaches) obviously seen something in me and it was a pretty easy decision to sign on.
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2014 Review: Mason Wood
Wood’s strong second year was rewarded with a senior debut.