[13] Staines spent most of the 2022 NRL season in the NSW Cup with Ivan Cleary deciding to go with Taylan May and Brian To'o as the preferred wing options.

[16] In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Staines made his club debut for the Wests Tigers in their 22-10 loss against the Gold Coast.

Following the clubs round 8 loss to Manly, Staines was rushed to hospital with a small bowel perforation which required emergency surgery.

[17] Staines was limited to only nine games for the Wests Tigers as the club finished with the wooden spoon for a second straight year.

[19] Staines played a total of 22 games and scored nine tries for the Wests Tigers throughout the season as the club finished with the wooden spoon.