Horrie Mason

Angus "Horrie" Mason was a versatile and highly skilled operator who arrived at the Junction Oval from Tasmania, where he had already tasted premiership success with North Hobart. Debuting for the Saints in 1922 as a slightly built wingman, he eventually bulked up to play as a ruckman, rover, and flanker, becoming a mainstay of the St Kilda lineup during a lean era for the club. Renowned for his exquisite foot skills, particularly his stabbing passes and booming drop kicks, Mason's individual brilliance often outshone his team's fortunes. He was crowned the club's joint Best and Fairest in 1926 and captained the side for two seasons, earning selection for Victoria on six occasions despite the Saints making the finals just once during his decade-long tenure.

After leaving the VFL at the end of 1931, Mason crossed to the VFA to captain-coach a struggling Camberwell outfit. His impact was immediate and profound, transforming the Tricolours into a competitive force and later earning selection as the coach of their Team of the Century. His standing in the game was such that he captained the VFA representative side in a famous match against the VFL in 1932, nearly leading the association to a boilover victory against the big league. He briefly coached country side Kyneton before returning to Camberwell, cementing a legacy as one of the premier footballing figures of the inter-war period.