# #89 | Willie Mason | Part 1 | Novocastrians, Bulldogs & Super League War

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Podcast: [Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstage-with-cooper-matty-johns-6788829)
Published: 2026-06-07T18:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Willie Mason joins Cooper & Matty to relive the Bulldogs, Hunter Mariners, and the hard men he played alongside. The big man on intensity, sledging, and clubland life with stories on O'Meley, Asatasi and more. Plus Jonny Wilkinson, French rugby, and golf to kick things off. Subscribe, Watch, and Follow Catch the full episode on YouTube and stay updated by following us on social media: Linktree: Backstage with Cooper & Matty Contact Us For any enquiries, email us at: contact@johnsmedia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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