Latu Fainu #282

[mtd#2]

Latu Fainu has to have a shoulder reconstruction, according to Richo on BTR today. Back early rounds in '26 🙁

Just heard that... This kids injury run is the worst.

 

[Milky]

Great player, good kid. I don’t think we can continue to risk losing our 1/2 for most of the season to injury

I think we need to look into having him play lock with Javon/Adam working the 7

 

[TheEnz]

looks like the question of AD vs Latu starting at 7 in 2026 has been answered.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

looks like the question of AD vs Latu starting at 7 in 2026 has been answered.

Feel for Latu, poor kid can't catch a break. When he has an injury-free pre-season, watch out!

 

[TheEnz]

reminds me of Benji's early days, every time he would get tackled or tackle someone I would hold my breath.....hopefully Latu gets his shoulder sorted and has as good a career as his coach...he certainly has the potential.

 

[innsaneink]

Wonder why it hasnt been done already

Tough break for Latu will set his development back somewhat

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Mr Glass

 

[426Tlgerland]

Wonder why it hasnt been done already

Tough break for Latu will set his development back somewhat

Sure will set him back , but also set our team back we need to get players training pre season in position AD. Our lock ? Now goes to half , maybe the kid is made of glass , it’s only early but gee he has terrible luck with injury

 

[Rowdy12]

Wonder why it hasnt been done already

Tough break for Latu will set his development back somewhat

I rememeber a few years ago Maiko Sivo and Doeuihi did their ACLs on the same weekend. Sivo had his surgery the Monday after it, Doeuihi for some reason had his done 4 weeks after. Understand there may have been other reasons, but it feels like our club is always behind the pace on injuries.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

reminds me of Benji's early days, every time he would get tackled or tackle someone I would hold my breath.....hopefully Latu gets his shoulder sorted and has as good a career as his coach...he certainly has the potential.

Benji will be a good mentor for him through this period given his own shoulder recons at a young age.

 

[tigahhh]

Wonder why it hasnt been done already

Tough break for Latu will set his development back somewhat

He got his back tattooed a couple days ago lol

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

He got his back tattooed a couple days ago lol

Was it a big Tiger claw??? lol

 

[tigahhh]

Was it a big Tiger claw??? lol

🤣🤣🤣 Fainu in huge letters incase he forgot his name.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I rememeber a few years ago Maiko Sivo and Doeuihi did their ACLs on the same weekend. Sivo had his surgery the Monday after it, Doeuihi for some reason had his done 4 weeks after. Understand there may have been other reasons, but it feels like our club is always behind the pace on injuries.

From memory they had to wait for swelling to go before doing it
Was definitely a reason for delay on one of his injuries

 

[Needaname]

Enter the Jock?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Latu Fainu has to have a shoulder reconstruction, according to Richo on BTR today. Back early rounds in '26 🙁

Doesn't this make the decision to extend Doueihi and add Jock Madden to the squad look smart now.

Latu always seems to end up on the sidelines it's concerning, just hope his body hardens up as he gets older.

 

[mtd#2]

So it's Luai #6 and Latu #7.
Who are our 13 and 14?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Looks like Doueihi might start the year at 7.

 

[Buttface]

Latu Fainu has to have a shoulder reconstruction, according to Richo on BTR today. Back early rounds in '26 🙁

His mum called it. Always injured.
Bummer.

 

[oxycon]

So sad was hoping he would have got a full pre-season, on the positive he can still do a lot of the fitness just no contact until the shoulder is ready, the coaches need to work on his tacking style I feel he's one tackle away form a HIA.