After being a regular first-teamer in the NRL, the Fijian has found opportunities limited in 2024, and, though he is contracted to the club until the end of 2025, the Eels will not stand in his way if another side comes calling.
But, which three Super League clubs could Sivo join?
St Helens have Waqa Blake and Konrad Hurrell off-contract at the end of the 2024 Super League season, whilst Tommy Makinson is also departing for Catalans Dragons. Saints, if they do not offer Blake and Hurrell new deals, need a new winger and blockbusting Sivo would provide power and pace in abundance out wide. The 30-year-old still has a number of years left at the top and though Parramatta are willing to get rid, it could well be Saints’ gain.
Having lost the likes of Tom Briscoe and Zak Hardaker to Hull FC, the Leopards need outside backs. Josh Charnley and Gareth O’Brien have been signed up, but Leigh are expected to lose quota players Tom Amone and Kai O’Donnell whilst John Asiata has already been confirmed to be a Hull player in 2025 as well. Bringing in Maika Sivo would shore up the Leopards out wide and enhance their strike power. Losing Briscoe was key for another reason: his carries are always helpful coming out of defence. Sivo could plug that gap also.