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From a guy with an almost legendary disdain of introspection and team meetings, an admission of nervousness comes as a shock.

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"Your preparation's important, that's what I believe in. But talking is over-rated. I've never been a big believer in it."

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"I definitely like leading by example for these young guys," Mason said. "I think if you can get out there and give it heaps, it's a good way of helping guys learn and it also gives them something to look up to. We've got Bondy at the moment, so if they want to talk to me I just send them to him.

"All the kids that have come through are great little guys and I just try to pat them on the back when they've done well and give them confidence."