The Take with Willie Mason
by Euphony
Join ex-NRL and Australian international player Willie Mason as he discusses all things rugby league and the upcoming NRL season. Mason will give his unbiased, honest and unique take on what is going on in the rugby league world, as well as review and preview all of the matches throughout the 2020 season.
Episodes
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The Season 3 Finale | 13- 10 - 2022
Willie & Iain are back for the last episode of the year, it has been one hell of a year and the boys are here to give you all of their lowlights and highlights of this NRL season. But before all that, the NRL is up to its old tricks this week with coaches on the chopping board, players in hot…
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Grand Final Preview | 29- 09 - 2022
It's finally here, The Grand Final! Willie and Iain a back again this week to break it all down for you from winners to clive churchill meadlists. But thats not all, it's been one very crazy week, journalists are calling out Willie, trainers are are being suspended and the bunker is just as…
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Prelim Finals Preview | 22- 09 - 2022
The Preliminary Finals are upon us and the boys are here to break it all down from the matchups to the weather and of course the grand finalists for this year. The boys also shed light on Mario Fenech's situation and the struggle him and other players go through post rugby league, make sure to...
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Semi Finals Preview | 15- 09 - 2022
After a very controversial weekend of rugby leage the boys are here to break it all down from sin bin sunday to brinign back the biff the boys have covered all your NRL queries and questions. So make sure you tune in to this weeks episode of The Take with Willie & Iain and don't miss out!
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Finals Week 1 | 08 - 09 - 2022
Finals are here and the boys are back to break down all the amazing games this weekend and update you all on all the crazy NRL news this week. Should Taylan may be playing finals? Does Latrell deserve the boos? And is Manly's implosion the real deal? Find out everything and more on this weeks...
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The Calm Before The Storm | 1- 09 - 2022
It's the last week before finals and with the top 8 all but secured the teams are preparing for what could be a very interesting post season. The boys also are here to talk about all the crazy news from this week such as Rugby Australia's pochaing bid on league stars, resting players and if a...
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There's More To Life Than Multi's | 24 - 08 - 2022
This week Willie talks about the horrible death threats Jaxon Paulo recieved over the weekend and the effects it can have on a player, the huge blowouts over the weekend, Tamou's brain snap and the future of the NRL grand final. Catch everything you missed out on last NRL weekend on this week's...
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"We Have To Talk" | 18- 08 - 2022
In this weeks episode Willie talks about the importance of mental health and how the NRL has to change it's "tough bloke" mentality, especially off the field. The boys also chat about Ciraldo's new signing, Corey Norman's antics in England and Ponga's controversial bathroom mishap, catch it all…
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Ricky's Sticky Situation | 08- 11 - 2022
The boys are back in town after one hectic weekend of rugby league, Ricky has gone rampant, Kangaroo's are jumping ship and Gallen is poised to fight two fighters in one night! Tune in to this week's episode of The Take with Willie & Iain and hear their takes on this weeks drama and all the...
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The Judiciary Is Put On Notice | 3 - 08 - 2022
The judiciary is failing us with bad call after bad call but fear not Willie and Iain are here to sort it all out with a brand new revamped system. But thats not it the boys also are back this week to update us on the interim coach of the year, Eddie Jones' NRL coaching hopes and the…
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Bring Back The Biff | 21- 07 - 2022
In the wake of Origin Willie & Iain are back to review all the madness of Game III, there were big hits, punch ups and apparently a lack of passion from the NSW side, do you agree? Willie doesn't! Hear about it all on this weeks thrilling episode ot The Take With Willlie & Iain.
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State Of Origin III Preview | 7 - 7 - 2022
The boys return this week well rested to break down everything you want to know about Origin III and the NRL. Have the referees lost their marbles? Should Wighton have been picked in the starting 13? And did QLD select the right side for game III? Find out everything on this weeks episode of The...
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State Of Origin II Preview | 23 - 06 - 2022
State Of Origin Game II is this weekend and the boys are here to break it all down from the Blues' mass changes to Queensland's chances of winning the series in Perth. They also touch on all the latest drama in the NRL like the trouble in Tiger Town, Lachlan Illias' hooking and the upcoming...
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Dally M Interim Coach | 16- 06 - 2022
After all the coaches sacked this year the boys are petitioning for a Dally M Interim Coach of the Year, with Mick Potter in the front-running will the other coaches catch him and will there be more coaches joining the fold by the end of the year? The boys also discuss Naden and Kafusi's…
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State Of Origin I Review | 10 - 06 - 2022
The boys are here to breakdown everything Origin I, where did it all go wrong for NSW, what went so right for QLD, find it all out on this weeks episode of The Take with Willie & Iain.
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Origin Blues | 02 - 06 - 2022
Origin is back and so is The Take, the boys are here to chat everything Origin I like who's in the squad, who isn't and who should be. The boys also give their weekly rundown of the NRL, is Payne Haas underpaid? Who will be the next Bulldogs coach? Find out this week on The Take with Willie & Iain.
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Bunker Beatdown | 25- 05 - 2022
After years of campaigning for the removal of the bunker the boy's message has finally reached our glorious leaders at NRL 360 and the Australian public, the bunker's days are numbered and you have Willie & Iain to thank for that. But the boy's aren't just talking about the bunker, this week they...
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Have The Dogs Hit Rock Bottom? | 18- 05 - 2022
Willie is here to break down everything that has happened inside the Bulldogs camp this camp this week. You'll hear everything from Gus' 5 year plan to the Bulldogs' 2022 finals chances, so make sure you listen to this weeks thrilling tell-all episode of The Take.
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Iain Hates Everything | 11- 05 - 2022
The boys are back this week with a vengance, no one is safe especially not the bunker, player managers or the media. Tune in this week to find out who's on the chopping board and who's safe for the week.
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The Willie Mason Cup | 05- 05 - 2022
This week on The Take the boys discuss Karl Lawton's dangerous tackle, Kalyn Ponga's captaincy and the Bulldogs outstanding performance in the WIllie Mason Cup over the weekend.
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Crowds Gone Wild | 27- 04 - 2022
It's been a wild week in the NRL, fights in the crowd, record breaking scorelines and the Dolphins are struggling to field a team next year but don't worry Willie and Iain are here to break it all down. The boys also give their support to Nathan Stapleton who recently suffered a severe spinal…
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Why Lomax Will Never Play Origin | 21 - 04 - 2022
After a chaotic week in the NRL the boys are here to break it all down from the Tigers incredible upset win over the eels to Lomax's strange post try celebration and it's origin implications.
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Pitch Invasions | 14- 04 - 2022
The NRL has been crazy this week and the boys are back to break it all down from pitch invaders to the Anthony Milford drama. If you need all the news on the NRL The Take with Willie & Iain is the place to go.
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The Take Vs The Media | 7- 04 - 2022
This week the boys a back again to wage war on the media after their unfair hammering of Kyle Flannagan, Payne Haas and their battering of the Tigers this season. Who will come out on top The Take or the media? Hear it all on this week's episode.
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Catch & Release | 31- 03 - 2022
This week the boys show that they know a lot more than just NRL with a breakdown of SBW vs Barry Hall, Buddy Franklin's 1000th goal and Will Smiths Oscars antics. But don't worry they're also here to inform you on everything NRL over the past week from Mitch Barnett's hellbow to Billy Slater...
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"I Was Close To Writing An Angry Letter" | 23 - 03 - 2022
This week Willie calls out the media on their dodgy reporting, Iain updates us all on his hot cross bun addiction and the boys give their expert analysis on everything rugby league this week.
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Are Teams Taking HIA's Seriously Enough? | 16 - 03 - 2022
The boys are back for another week of The Take and are back to chat all things Round 1. From Wayne's words on HIAs to teams mismanaging their big boys the boys have everything covered on this week's episode of The Take with Willie & Iain.
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We're Back! Live From The Take Stadium | 10 - 03 - 2021
This week the boys kick off the 2022 NRL season with a huge episode breaking down all the round 1 games and off season drama. Who's winning the premiership? Is your team making the 8? Find out on this year's season opener of The Take.
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The Take, A Year In Review | 14 - 10 - 2021
This week: it’s the season finale of ‘The Take’, with Willie, Iain and Reni looking back at all of the craziness of the NRL year, as well as sharing some of their favourite moments of the season. They’ll also present the winner of Willie’s ‘Big Boys’ and announce which junior NRL club will…
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Grand Final Preview | 29 - 09- 2021
Willie, Iain and Reni are back in the studio to break down the NRL Grand Final. Will Wayne have his fairy tail ending at the Bunnies or will Cleary's Panthers avenge last years loss and take the Trophy back to Penrith, find out on this weeks episode of The Take.
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Prelim Finals: Return Of The Reni | 23 - 09- 2021
Willie, Iain & Reni return to break down the Preliminary Finals, will South Sydney make their first Grand Final in 7 years? Are the in form Storm going to roll through the Panthers on their way to their first consecutive premiership? Find out everything and more on this weeks episode of The Take.
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Reni's Back For Semi Finals Footy | 16 - 09- 2021
Reni Maitua joins the boys again this week to break down everything finals footy. The boys also dissect all the NRL news this week including the Bulldogs end of season clean out, the Cleary vs Bennett saga and Billy Slater's QLD coaching offer.
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Finals Week 1 Special With Reni Maitua | 9 - 09- 2021
It's everyone's favourite time of the year - finals footy! This week, the boys are joined by Reni Maitua to break down the games and discuss all the craziness happening in the NRL this week, from new bigger player fines to coaches being sacked.
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Has Latrell Cost His Team The Premiership? | 2-09 -2021
This week Willie and Iain are back to chat about all things NRL including Latrell's suspension, resting players, Lachlan Lewis' wacky eBay escapade, and if Payne Haas deserves to be the NRL's next million dollar player.
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Willie & Iain Tackle Player Behaviour | 26 - 08 - 2021
This week the boys solve the NRL's biggest problems - from poorly behaved players to player vaccination rollout, Willie and Iain have a solution for it all. They also take a look at who should lead the new NRL expansion team.
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Willie Dissects The Eels Implosion | 19 - 08 - 2021
This week Willie and Iain chat about the imploding Eels and the reason behind their poor performance and whether Gutherson is worth the million dollar price tag, as well as tackling Connor Watson's new contract with the Roosters and what that means for Newcastle.
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Willie Doesn't Care About Your Multis | 12 - 08 - 2021
This week Willie and Iain tackle the trolls, taking a look at what can be done to stop the constant harassment directed at the players off the field. They ask the question of whether Will Chambers and his on-field sledging is good or bad for the game, and take aim at AFL's Tex Walker and the…
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The Olympics Special with John Steffensen | 05-08 -2021
This week the boys are joined by Olympic Silver Medallist John Steffensen to break down Australia's impressive Athletics performance. Is Australia on the verge of track Athletics gold? Is Rohan Browning the athlete to do it? Find out everything and more on this week's episode of 'The Take With...
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Indigenous Sides Should Be In The World Cup | 29 - 07 - 2021
This week the boys chat about the Rugby League World Cup fiasco, RTS leaving the Warriors, the constant COVID breaches and recap their favourite Olympic moments so far.
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Pangaimonium | 22 - 07 - 2021
This week the boys talk Tevita Pangai Jr's crazy mid season transfer to the Panthers and how integral he is to the Bulldogs rebuild next year. They also dissect the Lachlan Lewis brain snap, Kane Evans' absurd wrist tape profanity and the upcoming Rugby League World Cup.
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State Of Origin III Recap | 16 - 07 - 2021
This week the boys break down all things State of Origin III and question if Sam Walker's last second play was 'arrogant' or not.
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State Of Origin III Special | 13 - 07 - 2021
The boys are coming to you again from Zoom to break down everything you need to know for State of Origin III.
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The Biggest Brain Fart In The History Of Rugby League | 8 - 07 - 2021
This week Willie & Iain unpack the “biggest brain fart in the history of rugby league”, aka the Dragons COVID party; what happened, where it all went wrong and how the Club handled the aftermath.
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The Take: COVID Strikes Back | 1 - 07 – 2021
Not even lockdown can hold back Willie & Iain! This week the team is back to dissect everything that's happened in the NRL in the past seven days - from COVID breaches to that Sunday night State Of Origin match. It's a big one!
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State Of Origin II Special "The Boys Are Ready To Come Up Here And Take The Series" | 24 - 06 - 2021
This week Willie and Iain preview everything Origin 2 and recap all of the craziness in the NRL last week.
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Full Credit To Ken | 17-06 -2021
This week the boys break down Ken Maumalo's heart-breaking exit from the Warriors, discuss the ongoing inconsistencies from the NRL judiciary and recap Boyd Cordner's illustrious career after his early retirement due to ongoing concussion issues.
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State Of Origin Game 1 Recap | 10-06 -2021
Willie and Iain break down all the madness from NSW's dominant win over Queensland in Origin game 1 and preview all this weekends NRL games.
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State Of Origin Special with Greg Inglis | 07-06 -2021
Arguably the greatest Origin player of all time Greg Inglis joins the boys to discuss all things Origin.
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Willie Cracks Down on Big-Headed Journalists | 3 - 06 - 2021
Forget the head high crackdown! This week Willie and Iain crackdown on the journalists that are getting a bit too big for their boots and the petty drama that comes along with it. The boys also dissect the RLPA coup on V'landys and speak on why Indigenous round is so important.
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Will The Head High Crackdown Ruin State Of Origin? | 27 - 05 - 2021
This Week Willie & Iain discuss why the new head high crackdown was introduced and how it is going to ruin State of Origin as well as where George Williams got it wrong in his ugly break up with the Canberra Raiders.
About this show
Join ex-NRL and Australian international player Willie Mason as he discusses all things rugby league and the upcoming NRL season. Mason will give his unbiased, honest and unique take on what is going on in the rugby league world, as well as review and preview all of the matches throughout the 2020 season.
Hosted by
Euphony