Collingwood’s Mason Cox visits ill young fan in hospital after innocent tweet

COLLINGWOOD forward Mason Cox is fast becoming a fan favourite and it’s easy to see why. After responding to an innocent tweet to the club, the Pies star came good on his pledge to visit an ill young fan in hospital.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — JUNE 11: Mason Cox of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 12 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

MASON Cox has won over Collingwood supporters. And now the big American is set to win a whole new legion of fans after making good on his pledge to visit an ill youngster.

Cox, who missed his side’s loss to the Eagles at the weekend, on Tuesday offered to pay a visit to one of his biggest fans, who is battling a kidney issue in hospital.

And on Wednesday night Cox didn’t disappoint, dropping by to see ‘Connor’ in his sick bed.

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“It was good seeing little Connor and after hearing about his favorite teams dropping off some gear ... and some game worn boots! I’m sure he would enjoy the support from everyone!” Cox tweeted after his visit.

It was good seeing little Connor and after hearing about his favorite teams dropping off some gear from @NewEraAustralia and some game worn boots! I'm sure he would enjoy the support from everyone! #payitforward #getwellsoon pic.twitter.com/Yfil5SSI9h

— Mason Cox (@masonsixtencox) July 18, 2018

The visit came about after Pies supporter Greg Camilleri took to social media, asking Collingwood if the club could lift his son’s spirits.

Cox saw the tweet and replied, inviting himself along to see the young Pies devotee — and even bringing along some apparel from some of Connor’s favourite sporting clubs.

“Too busy to give back to supporters!? No such thing,” Cox wrote.

“Are ya’ll in Melbourne? And what’s on tomorrow at 5pm? I’ll come stop in and say hi mate.”

Cox has earned a reputation for being one of the characters of the game and has developed a cult following since the Texan joined the Pies in 2014.

Too busy to give back to supporters!? No such thing! Are ya'll in Melbourne? And what's on tomorrow at 5pm? I'll come stop in and say hi mate.

— Mason Cox (@masonsixtencox) July 17, 2018

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Originally published as Collingwood’s Mason Cox visits ill young fan in hospital after innocent tweet