OFFICIAL Sione Fainu #284

[ancient_magpie]

About 300k for 2025 possibly rolling into 400k in 2026 with the option to renegotiate depending on his performance in 2025.

Sorry mate I'm an uber driver and got a long job couldn't reply till now.i tend to agree with your dollars.

 

[ancient_magpie]

Agree. I think even that is overs. For the top 30, the minimum wage is $130k, with the average at $371k. To balance out a single Luai, you need 3-4 players on minimum.

Sione is a solid player, but i'd put him more at 250-300k.

I think Sione should be worth as much as Twal

 

[Kaito]

I am sure Tartak will be constantly reminding Richo the impact of uncertainty has had on Sione, his loyalty to hold off for a contract & the importance of keeping the brothers together. So yes a little bit more money will probably be requested.

Am hoping 2 of Bateman, Naden & Sullivan will be gone by or in January. 3 would be Xmas! But can't see us subsidising all of them for 50%. Likely scenario is that Bud is still with us.

No I think we've communicated it all along with the
Fainus, as well as communicated why Latu got the
caution & what is expected. I'm positive Sione will
get a space freed up soon, May fell on our laps from
the sky - he was always a must sign when he became
a free agent. I'm sure Sione knows he's up next and
is being patient. I don't think there's much in this...

 

[upthetigers]

In situations like this in the past we have let them go and not replaced them with a better player.

Stefano leaving the club turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I couldn't care less how he goes in the storm system.

 

[Vicious]

No I think we've communicated it all along with the
Fainus, as well as communicated why Latu got the
caution & what is expected. I'm positive Sione will
get a space freed up soon, May fell on our laps from
the sky - he was always a must sign when he became
a free agent. I'm sure Sione knows he's up next and
is being patient. I don't think there's much in this...

Kaito trust me it is not lack of or worry about a roster spot that is preventing Sione from re-signing with us, it’s all about the dollars.
Plenty of NRL clubs have had over 30 players signed to their top 30 at various stages before cutting it back to the 30 before the cut off point.

 

[Kaito]

Kaito trust me it is not lack of or worry about a roster spot that is preventing Sione from re-signing with us, it’s all about the dollars.
Plenty of NRL clubs have had over 30 players signed to their top 30 at various stages before cutting it back to the 30 before the cut off point.

I don't beleive it is about $ it's about roster spots imo

 

[Kaito]

When may fell from the tree as Richo quipped,
we had no choice to fill that spot with him...

 

[hammertime]

I think Sione should be worth as much as Twal

Yeah, agree mate. Both should be around or slightly below the median.

 

[Kelce68]

Kaito trust me it is not lack of or worry about a roster spot that is preventing Sione from re-signing with us, it’s all about the dollars.
Plenty of NRL clubs have had over 30 players signed to their top 30 at various stages before cutting it back to the 30 before the cut off point.

Source?

'Trust me, bro'.

 

[yeti]

I think Sione should be worth as much as Twal

Yeah, probably more accurate to say that Twal is only worth as much as Sione.

 

[innsaneink]

I don’t think lack of roster spots has anything tj do with it, it’s quite clear he’s asking for more money than he is worth.
There is no way possibly Bateman, Naden or Sullivan will be with Wests Tigers as of round 1 2025, so roster spots are not a problem,

Where do you reckon they'll be

 

[happy_tiger]

Sione was the best of the brothers, and as @Bellend mentioned needs a little sprint training just to notch up his lateral defence.

But seems to have the nous to be in the right areas coupled with controlled aggression and toughness so hope he stays.

Sprinting and lateral movement are 2 completely different species

 

[happy_tiger]

$400 is dreaming. Like his improvement since his bros have been here but he did SFA before playing reserve for reserves. How about he puts in more than just a few months of decent work before he starts asking for potential money.
$300 max, and that’s a bonus.

Yeah I'd say 250 k Max for 2025

 

[AnonTiger]

Kaito trust me it is not lack of or worry about a roster spot that is preventing Sione from re-signing with us, it’s all about the dollars.
Plenty of NRL clubs have had over 30 players signed to their top 30 at various stages before cutting it back to the 30 before the cut off point.

The cut off point was 1 November. That's when the payment cycle starts for your 2025 roster. You cannot have over 30 players now. Hence the article that explains we need a roster spot.

 

[Vicious]

Where do you reckon they'll be

Sullivan possibly to Souths if they lose Illias to the Dragons.
Naden unlikely to get another contract in the NRL.
If you are him do you hang around at Wests Tigers knowing you will not play NRL no matter how well you play, or do you bite the bullet and sign for a UK SuperLeague club to try and prolong your professional career before it’s too late ?
Bateman unwanted by Warrington and no NRL club willing to sign him unless his price tag drops to around 300k, that says it all.

 

[Tom Shines]

I’m gunna make a prediction Sione walks … Tartak will get him a deal elsewhere… I dont think the article today paints him ( Tartak) in the best light so he will probably be looking for some pay back

not saying that will be the end of the world to lose Sione … but it would be a little disappointing as there are a number of worse players on the squad..and his play this past year warranted an extension

 

[Vicious]

I’m gunna make a prediction Sione walks … Tartak will get him a deal elsewhere… I dont think the article today paints him in the best light so he will probably be looking for some pay back

not saying that will be the end of the world to lose Sione … but it would be a little disappointing as there are a number of worse players on the squad..and his play this past year warranted an extension

I agree we are in danger of losing him and I don’t think it would sit too well with his brothers if we do.
As you say, young up and coming forwards with his potential do not grow on trees and we need him to compete with the likes of Twal, Seyfarth, Johanssen etc for positions in our NRL 17.
Lack of genuine competition leads to complacency.
The issue is it’s a balancing act to know what is a fair & reasonable contract value for a players of his ability and potential,

 

[Demps]

I’m gunna make a prediction Sione walks … Tartak will get him a deal elsewhere… I dont think the article today paints him in the best light so he will probably be looking for some pay back

not saying that will be the end of the world to lose Sione … but it would be a little disappointing as there are a number of worse players on the squad..and his play this past year warranted an extension

Reserve grader until this year, much like Reuben Porter, despite being younger.

Like to think he shows loyalty and patience...
We'll get a deal done when we can.

Im struggling to fit him into our best 17 at present. I really like what he's shown though and hope we keep him. Good player.

 

[The Chad]

Tartak & the Tigers have a good relationship.

Storm in a teacup.

I'd imagine Sione, if signed to a T&T deal, will have some nice incentives for future years to make it worthwhile.

 

[Vicious]

Tartak & the Tigers have a good relationship.

Storm in a teacup.

I'd imagine Sione, if signed to a T&T deal, will have some nice incentives for future years to make it worthwhile.

No chance he signs to a T&T deal, he will get some sort of deal with plenty of rival clubs who have not yet filled their top 30.