Brian Waldron dismisses Mason rumours

Melbourne Storm CEO Brian Waldron has today dismissed as false newspaper reports that the 2009 NRL Premiers have signed Willie Mason.

Waldron said he personally informed Mason a fortnight ago that the club was not, nor would it be, in a position to offer Mason a contract.

"I personally communicated to Willie Mason over a fortnight ago that we were not and would not be in a position to offer him a contract for 2010," Waldron said.

"That message was also communicated to his manager.