Tigers close in on Fainu extension

Fainu's talks with Wests Tigers were still open on 21 October; one outlet reported it.

A report on X on 21 October 2026 claims the Tigers are in advanced stages of securing Samuela Fainu to a new deal worth $1.6 million. No further detail on terms or timing is given.

Samuela Fainu · Wests Tigers · signed through 2029 · Reported at $500K a season — Fox Sports.

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Tigers close in on Fainu extension

Fainu's talks with Wests Tigers were still open on 21 October; one outlet reported it.

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