Samuela Fainu
2nd Row
Player Bio
- Height:
- 194 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 12 January 2004
- Weight:
- 109 kg
- Birthplace:
- Guildford, NSW
- Age:
- 21
- Nickname:
- Douzzaa
- Debut Club:
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Date:
- 23 April 2023
- Opposition:
- Wests Tigers
- Round:
- 8
- Previous Club:
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Junior Club:
- Guildford Owls
- Biography:
Samuela is an athletic and powerful forward who joined Wests Tigers on a four-year contract in 2024, after making five NRL appearances in his debut season at Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in 2023.
The second-rower had a breakout season in his first year at the club and came away with the Kelly-Barnes Medal for his efforts.
Developing a reputation for his tackle-breaking ability, at just 20 years old, Samuela looks destined for further honours as his career progresses.
Fainu made his Wests Tigers debut in Round 2 against the Raiders, scoring a try.
Career
- Appearances
- 31
- Tries
- 5
2025 Season
- Appearances
- 3
Scoring
- Tries
- 0
Attack
- Line Breaks
- 1
- Line Break Assists
- 1
Passing
- Offloads
- 0
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 92
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Tackle Efficiency 90.2%
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 76
- Total Running Metres
- 230
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 134
- Average Points
- 44.7
2025 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knights | Lost | 8 - 10 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 35 | - | 11 | 32 | 4 | 93 | 93 | - |
| 2 | Eels | Won | 6 - 32 | 2nd Row | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 15 | - | 12 | 32 | 5 | 66 | 42 | - |
| 3 | Dolphins | Won | 18 - 30 | 2nd Row | 73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 29 | - | 12 | 28 | 1 | 71 | 65 | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Forced Drop Outs | Linebreaks | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Eagles | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 92 | 13 | 87.62% | 370 | 74.00 | 9 | 125 | 25.0 |
| Wests Tigers | 2024 | 23 | 6 | 17 | - | 26% | 5 | - | - | - | 20 | 96 | 4.17 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 673 | 74 | 90.09% | 2,138 | 92.00 | 49 | 923 | 40.1 |
| Wests Tigers | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 92 | 10 | 90.20% | 230 | 76.00 | - | 134 | 44.7 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Forced Drop Outs | Linebreaks | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Eagles | 2023 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 92 | 13 | 87.62% | 370 | 46.00 | 9 | 125 | 25.0 |
| Wests Tigers | 2024 | 2025 | 26 | 8 | 18 | - | 31% | 5 | - | - | - | 20 | 96 | 3.68 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 765 | 84 | 90.11% | 2,369 | 91.00 | 49 | 1,057 | 40.6 |
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