
Samuela Fainu
Prop
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
- 28
- Tries
- 5
Career By Season
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