Player Ligi Sao

[wazzas]

Ligi Sao

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Looks like Ligi Sao is heading here next year according to Peter Peters on radio sport a few minutes ago. Apparently he played here in the juniors. Can anyone shed some light on the type of player he is a what position he could play??

 

[WillyDonDilly]

I just heard on radio sport Ligi Sao is going to join the warriors next year

 

[Blain]

Good depth signing, was a standout in NYC.

 

[mt.wellington]

I just heard on radio sport Ligi Sao is going to join the warriors next year

Wonder if he wanted to come back home or was one of the players shoulder tapped and told he wouldnt be wanted next year?

Good player anyway and will add depth...

 

[matiunz]

cant say I know anything about Sao, what's his story?

 

[Danpatmac]

Sao has looked pretty handy at times for the eagles.

Good depth.

 

[Dangerous]

Sao from memory played prop/2nd row for the junior warriors he's in the Taukeiaho type mould good signing a player on the up & will be pushing hard for 1st grade spot

 

[Makasene]

Sao from memory played prop/2nd row for the junior warriors he's in the Taukeiaho type mould good signing a player on the up & will be pushing hard for 1st grade spot

Taumalolo is the next Ligi Sao...

 

[Afakasi247]

PLAYER SIGNING | Sao coming home
Richard Becht
Wed 22nd July, 04:07PM

Sao returning home to rejoin club

Manly forward Ligi Sao is coming home to rejoin the Vodafone Warriors on a two-year contract for the 2016 and 2017 NRL seasons.

The Manurewa Marlins junior joined the Sea Eagles in 2013 after 36 NYC appearances for the Vodafone Junior Warriors including their 2011 grand final win.

Since his NRL debut in 2013 he has made 16 NRL appearances, 15 of them this season. While used mainly off the bench he has started at loose forward in Manly’s last two games.

“We’ve been watching Ligi and he has developed well at Manly, especially this year with a lot more exposure at NRL level,” said Vodafone Warriors head coach Andrew McFadden.

“He helps our depth with our middle players and increases competition for spots. It’s also great to be able to bring Ligi back home.”

The Stan Martin-managed Sao said returning home was a key factor in his decision.

“I’ve got the rest of this season ahead of me here at Manly but I’m excited the Warriors have given me the chance to come home,” he said.

“It’s a new challenge for me and one I’m looking forward to. I’ve really enjoyed my time with Manly and have been lucky to be around some great players but it’s going to good being back in Auckland for next season.”

Sao will find plenty of familiar faces from his NYC days at the club with former team-mates Konrad Hurrell, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, David Fusitua, Ngani Laumape, Albert Vete and Ben Henry among those if the NRL squad.

LIGI SAO
Date of Birth: October 11, 1992
Birthplace: Auckland, NZ
Junior Club: Manurewa Marlins
Position: Prop
Height: 187cm
Weight: 109kg
Rep Honours: Nil
NRL Debut: Manly v North Queensland, 1300SMILES Stadium, July 15, 2013 (Round 18)
NRL Career: 16 appearances for Manly, 2013-2015
NRL Points: 8 (2 tries)
NYC Games: 36 (2011-2013), 16 points (4 tries)
Secondary School: Manurewa High School

https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/07/22/sao_to_rejoin_vodafo.html

 

[Matulino's Left Shoulder]

......at least hes a prop

 

[mode81]

Lose Rapira, Peteru & Matagi and gain Sao...

Still need more prop depth.. should have looked at Mark Ioane before he went to the Dragons.. Ioane's game has improved..

Leeson Ah Mau has become a better player at the Dragons.. always happy seeing some of our junior boys returning home

 

[goldcoast-warriors-fan]

That's an awesome signing! Certainly heading in the right direction in terms of what players were targeting, has size aggression and makes plenty of metres. Pumped, keep these signings coming!

I watch my fair bit of 20s and while he was playing, he often played the full 80 mins so has a good motor on him, should even push for a starting spot next year? Mutts and Lillyman, with vete, lisone, Sao, some backrower, probs benry if he's fit.

 

[Defence]

I was disappointed when Sao left.
At the time we weren't really flush for props and he seemed like the best one coming through- kinda thought manly would be a good club to develop him tho and he might want to come home one day and it looks like that days arrived.
I remember thinking he must've been unlucky to miss out on the Toyota cup team of the year but from memory he missed out to Klemmer and napa so no shame there.
He's tough and hard working and reminds me a bit of leeson ah mau due to the fact every time I see them play they seem to get better which is a good sign. ( edit- snap mode81 )
Would've been cheap and it's always good to bring our juniors back home- pity hiku isn't coming back with him.

 

[ToiletDuck]

Can't complain. He's clearly one of the players Manly don't want to keep so he must be on peanuts. We are lacking a bit of depth in that area so no harm bringing in another young forward with at least some NRL experience and knows the club well. I guess you always have to ask why another club is happy to let a player go, but I suppose we'll find out what he's made of in due course.

 

[Far Away Fan]

Can't complain. He's clearly one of the players Manly don't want to keep so he must be on peanuts. We are lacking a bit of depth in that area so no harm bringing in another young forward with at least some NRL experience and knows the club well. I guess you always have to ask why another club is happy to let a player go, but I suppose we'll find out what he's made of in due course.

I think the answer to that is in the article - he wants to come home.

 

[Iafetas Kickstand Wang]

Looking at that expression on Ligi's face as he crossed for a meat pie, it is very similar to Feleti Mateo's expression... except instead of crossing for a meat pie, he was being offered one. Wonder if Felet's, being the great financial career advisor that he is (by the way, hows your career prospects old mate?), offered Ligi some advice on how to deal with the Warriors?

 

[Off The Bench]

It might be a case of Ligi Sao was it ,

 

[mt.wellington]

Ligi Sao

PLAYER SIGNING | Sao coming home
Richard Becht
Wed 22nd July, 04:07PM

Manly forward Ligi Sao is coming home to rejoin the Vodafone Warriors on a two-year contract for the 2016 and 2017 NRL seasons.

The Manurewa Marlins junior joined the Sea Eagles in 2013 after 36 NYC appearances for the Vodafone Junior Warriors including their 2011 grand final win.

Since his NRL debut in 2013 he has made 16 NRL appearances, 15 of them this season. While used mainly off the bench he has started at loose forward in Manly’s last two games.

“We’ve been watching Ligi and he has developed well at Manly, especially this year with a lot more exposure at NRL level,” said Vodafone Warriors head coach Andrew McFadden.

“He helps our depth with our middle players and increases competition for spots. It’s also great to be able to bring Ligi back home.”

The Stan Martin-managed Sao said returning home was a key factor in his decision.

“I’ve got the rest of this season ahead of me here at Manly but I’m excited the Warriors have given me the chance to come home,” he said.

“It’s a new challenge for me and one I’m looking forward to. I’ve really enjoyed my time with Manly and have been lucky to be around some great players but it’s going to good being back in Auckland for next season.”

Sao will find plenty of familiar faces from his NYC days at the club with former team-mates Konrad Hurrell, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, David Fusitua, Ngani Laumape, Albert Vete and Ben Henry among those if the NRL squad.

LIGI SAO
Date of Birth: October 11, 1992

Birthplace: Auckland, NZ

Junior Club: Manurewa Marlins

Position: Prop

Height: 187cm

Weight: 109kg

Rep Honours: Nil

NRL Debut: Manly v North Queensland, 1300SMILES Stadium, July 15, 2013 (Round 18)

NRL Career: 16 appearances for Manly, 2013-2015

NRL Points: 8 (2 tries)

NYC Games: 36 (2011-2013), 16 points (4 tries)

Secondary School: Manurewa High School

https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2015/07/22/sao_to_rejoin_vodafo.html

 

[Fazz]

I probably wouldn't. Haven't ever particularly rated the guy. Would be good injury cover, but he's wanting a starting / top 17 spot and I don't think he's something we need. As unrealistic as it is, I would prefer a couple of backs that don't think tackling is Simon Mannering's job.

 

[Off The Bench]

Ligi can play second row if I remember rightly
I'd rather a center or wing signing
SBW ,player coach there you go two
birds one stone ,