West Tigers have rewarded Corey Thompson with a 1 year contract extension already. Doesn't look promising for Fonua. I'd be considering making an offer to his agent if I were Adam Pearson.

cap/quota/non fed?

(I can't pretend ro understand the shifting sands of the RFL rules)!

I can't see it. Fariamo is contracted for 2 years and the way Talanoa is playing he deserves a contract extension.

Besides which he wanted to go back to Australia for family reasons and I'd guess he would be earning more in the reserves then over here. Our priority is keeping Kelly (unlikely) and replacing Mini.

I can't see it happening any time soon either but if Fonua doesn't make first grade soon he may end up without a contract over there. Coming back here he's almost guaranteed a decent contract for the next 7/8 years I would say.

Yes, you'd imagine virtually every club in the league would be interested. I know Talanoa is playing well but hes not in the same class as Fonua so if there is an option for him to come back next year, I know who id be offering the contract to.

its not just a question of a space in the squad and salary cap though. he might have been homesick over here and prefer to live in Aus

It can't be that easy, can it?
Probably much the same reason as to Alby wanting to go back.
We aren't as humungus a draw as some people would like to fantasise.

Played for Wests Magpies again this weekend.

Mahe Fonua in 2018

Rd 1: 204m, 8 tackle breaks
Rd 2: 1 try, 218m, 7 tackle breaks
Rd 3: 1 try, 183m, 6 tackle breaks
Rd 4: 2 tries, 201m, 7 tackle breaks
Rd 5: 1 try, 204m, 4 tackle breaks

With stats like that, it's hard to imagine him not getting his chance soon

Apparently he's made a fair few errors too. Still, would have him back in a heartbeat.