Warriors player put family and religion first – bad mistake

Ali Lauitiiti left the Warriors in 2004.

In a recently published book Lauitiiti reveals the then chief executive, Mick Watson Watson instructed a staff member to escort him off the premises and the conclusion of a meeting.

The then 24-year-old  had been called to meeting and asked to list his priorities in life.

On a whiteboard Lauitiiti wrote family and religion at the top, with the Warriors underneath.

“He wasn’t happy with that,” Lauitiiti said.

“I said things I probably shouldn’t have said.”

“I didn’t say anything nasty or anything, but I didn’t respond the way they wanted me to.” Continue reading

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