Bears Confirmed & Rumoured Signings

[Perth Red]

Newman had a bit of a shocker for Leeds, cost them the game with his sin binning and knocked out the cup. Needs to grow up quickly. McDonnell had a solid game.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Plenty players have bad games. Newman is no guarantee to even be a starter. 15 spots to fill (or 13 as David sharpe said 17 are already secured).

Newman might be a good center in England but that doesn’t mean squat come nrl team list Tuesday time

 

[Perth Red]

Plenty players have bad games. Newman is no guarantee to even be a starter. 15 spots to fill (or 13 as David sharpe said 17 are already secured).

Newman might be a good center in England but that doesn’t mean squat come nrl team list Tuesday time

You dont say capt obvious!

 

[SirPies&Beers]

You dont say capt obvious!

Don’t post moronic things then ya d!ckhead. No one gives a crap about ya shit takes. Especially considering you know bugger all about footy,

perthwrongs, ding dong

 

[Perth Red]

Don’t post moronic things then ya d!ckhead. No one gives a crap about ya shit takes. Especially considering you know bugger all about footy,

perthwrongs, ding dong

piss and tears at it again. On ignore mate, you're toxic, Was you in the Louis Theroux doco? lol

 

[SirPies&Beers]

piss and tears at it again. On ignore mate, you're toxic, Was you in the Louis Theroux doco? lol

Perthwrongs ding dong, still clueless about any topic he tries to discuss on this forum. Does this guy even like rugby league? Lol all he does it shit on it at every turn and lies about his experiences with the game

 

[SirPies&Beers]

NRL Players Off Contract 2026: Full List of Free Agents & Expiring Contracts - Zero Tackle

The following list tracks every NRL player off contract at the end of the 2026 season. These players will be able to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1 under the NRL’s contracting rules, making them potential targets during the next transfer window. Use this page to see which players...

www.zerotackle.com

list again. mate who knows inside at wests tigers said yep mav geyer is going to bears. 2 year deal i thinks. not confirmed. @Bukowski like you said other day.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Niukore looks set to sign with Knights

Ponga, Brown could miss several games after injuries in Knights' win over Manly

Newcastle stunned Manly on their home turf without the play-making pair.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

Knights open to signing Warriors forward

Holbrook commented on the rumor at the Knights captains run.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Current Bears Squad + (reported players (in bold) in media + remaining spots (in italic) *wishful from off contract 2026 list).

Signed

Perth Bears Team | Players & Coaching Staff

Meet the Perth Bears team - players, coaches and support staff working together to bring competitive rugby league to Western Australia. More announcements coming soon.

perthbears.com.au

Perth Bears 2027 best 19: Full signings and squad tracker, rumours, news, updated team list after every signing

The Bears are slowly building an NRL squad ahead of 2027.

www.zerotackle.com

Reported

Bears lock up versatile Sharks star as next signing targets revealed — Transfer Whispers

Bears lock up versatile Sharks star as next signing targets revealed — Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

Sources: Bears close in on Polish-born prop

Polish-born Leeds Rhinos prop Mikolaj Oledzki has emerged as a forward option being strongly considered as the Bears shape their inaugural squad, ESPN understands.

www.espn.com.au

Tigers second rower in talks with Perth Bears

The Geyer’s NRL presence in Perth could come full circle

www.zerotackle.com

Off Contract 2026

NRL Players Off Contract 2026: Full List of Free Agents & Expiring Contracts - Zero Tackle

The following list tracks every NRL player off contract at the end of the 2026 season. These players will be able to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1 under the NRL’s contracting rules, making them potential targets during the next transfer window. Use this page to see which players...

www.zerotackle.com

1. FB - Trai Fuller
2. WG - Sean Russell
3. CTR - Nick Meaney
4. CTR - Harry Newman
5. WG - Luke Laulilii
6. FE - Matt Burton
7. HB - Toby Sexton
8. PR - Liam Henry
9. HK - Tyran Wishart
10. PR - Mikolaj Oledzki
11. SR - Scott Sorensen
12. SR - James McDonnell
13. LR - Cameron McInnes *

14. UTY - Jack Cole
15. FWD - Siosifa Talakai
16. FWD - Marata Niukore
17. FWD - Josh Curran

18. UTY - Josh Rogers
19. FWD - Luke Smith
20. FWD - Emarly Bitungane
21. FWD - Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
22. FWD - Mavrik Geyer
23. FWD - Brodie Jones
24. FWD - Ata Mariota *
25. FWD - Braden Hamen-Uele *
26. BK - Chris Vae'ila
27. BK - Sam Stonestreet *
28. BK - Tom Chester *
29. HB - Brodie Croft
30. HK - Corey Paix *

1. DEV - Hendrix Tapiki
2. DEV - Levi Langman
3. DEV - Jordan Barlow
4. DEV - Tyrell Lacey
5. DEV - Jordan Tuuga-Stevensen
6. DEV - Ryder Koia

Wishy & Meaney had good games vs. Dragons. Means was better defensively.

Lualilii scored a coupe but made some basic errors in defence and attacking. He probably couldve had another try or 2 really. Overall decent performance.

Sorro is doing the mid forward off the bench role really well for Panthers. He was good i thought. Good replacement for 20-25 mins for when Leota is off the field. 21 tackles with 0 misses.

Russell played well and grabbed another meat pie. Tough try to score considering he was basically plonked on 5mm of grass from the side line.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Matt Burton rumours continue

‘Join the dots’: More Bulldogs exit claims as Bears tipped to strike on ‘out of whack’ $2m cap reality

‘Join the dots’: More Bulldogs exit claims as Bears tipped to strike on ‘out of whack’ cap

www.foxsports.com.au

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No Cookies | The Cairns Post

www.cairnspost.com.au

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Polish-born international to join Perth Bears

The Perth Bears have landed their fifth Test player with Polish-born England International Mikolaj Oledzki to join the club on a three-year deal to start in 2027.

www.nrl.com

 

[SirPies&Beers]

ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL MIKOLAJ OLEDZKI SIGNS WITH PERTH BEARS​

The Perth Bears have landed their fifth Test player with Polish-born England International Mikolaj Oledzki to join the club on a three-year deal to start in 2027.
Born in Gdansk in Poland, Oldedzki has played 199 First-Class games for Featherstone Rovers, Bradford Bulls and now Leeds Rhinos.
The 27-year-old migrated to England as a nine-year-old and has earned nine caps for the England national team – most recently in the 2025 Ashes Series.
“Mik is a dynamic player who has established himself as one of the consistent prop forwards in the Super League competition,” Perth Bears Head Coach Mal Meninga said.
“I’ve admired his game for a long time, and I am thrilled to welcome Mik and his young family to Western Australia in 2027.”
Oldezki is the third England international to sign with the Bears, joining Leeds Rhinos teammates Harry Newman and James McDonnell in its Top 30 squad.
“It’s been an ambition of mine to test myself in the NRL and I am delighted to have the opportunity to do it with Mal Meninga and the Perth Bears,” Oldezki said.
“The roster is starting to take shape and it’s exciting to think about playing in front of our fans in Perth. I’ve been told they are a loyal and passionate group.
“Most of all, I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my family over to Western Australia.
“Growing up in Poland I would never have thought I’d have the opportunity to live in Perth, but rugby league has given me that chance. I love this game and will be giving it my all for the Bears in 2027 and beyond.”
Perth Bears General Manager of Football David Sharpe said the addition of Oldezki will bring even more firepower to a forward pack that already features three international representatives.
“Mik is a devastating ball runner and exceptional defender who is a very exciting addition to our roster,” Sharpe said.
“I’m very happy with our recruitment strategy and am confident there will be a few more announcements over the coming weeks.
“We also have our Tracks Academy set to launch in WA next month and a host of other initiatives with the North Sydney Bears and the Brisbane Tigers set to be unveiled.
“It’s an exciting time for our club, the people of Western Australia and also the proud fans of the North Sydney Bears.”

ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL MIKOLAJ OLEDZKI SIGNS WITH PERTH BEARS - Perth Bears

The Perth Bears have landed their fifth Test player with Polish-born England International Mikolaj Oledzki to join the club on a three-year deal to start in

perthbears.com.au

 

[SirPies&Beers]

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-news-huge-blow-as-3rd-star-player-to-leave-for-nrl-at-end-of-2026-6013521

Bears sign another English international for inaugural season

Their 16th signing has been confirmed.

www.zerotackle.com

Leeds Rhinos lose latest star as Mikolaj Oledzki makes NRL move

Leeds Rhinos have lost a third player to the NRL ahead of the 2027 season, with Mikolaj Oledzki signing a contract for next year.

www.loverugbyleague.com

Leeds Rhinos confirm 'disappointing' departure as NRL clause activated

Leeds Rhinos are losing another star player to the NRL at the end of 2026.

www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk

 

[Taking The Two]

Another interesting signing and another that I’m not sure stays in the NRL beyond a year or two.

Given his size and weight, I’ve always wanted more out of Oledzki than he’s produced. Sky pundit brutally went at him in 2024, calling him soft and said that if he was playing, he would run at Oledzki and know that nothing was coming back. Oledzki had a better 2025 but his stats were skewed with a couple of massive metre making stints against Salford but still, he improved. 39 metres and 62 in tests 2 and 3 for England from the bench.

I don’t know if he can do it every week in the NRL, in all honesty.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Perths very own Ziggy Niszcot

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Mikolaj Oledzki: Leeds Rhinos prop to move to Perth Bears in 2027

Mikolaj Oledzki becomes the third Leeds Rhinos player to sign for new NRL side Perth Bears for the 2027 season.

www.bbc.com

 

[Taking The Two]

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/pos...th-bears-speculation-with-leeds-rhinos-pledge

A month ago he was adamant he wasn’t going.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Leeds mauled by Bears again as Oledzki signs - rugbyleaguehub.com

LEEDS have lost a third player to Perth Bears, with England international prop Mikolaj Oledzki signing after repeatedly playing down the possibility of leaving in what would be his testimonial year. The Rhinos announced on Tuesday morning the departure of Oledzki, the Polish-born 27-year-old who...

www.rugbyleaguehub.com

Bears Continue Recruitment Push With England Prop Oledzki | Rugby League Zone

The Perth Bears have continued to build their roster ahead of their 2027 debut, securing England international prop Mikolaj Oledzki on a three-year deal

rugbyleaguezone.com

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www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

 

[SirPies&Beers]

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/pos...th-bears-speculation-with-leeds-rhinos-pledge

A month ago he was adamant he wasn’t going.

Things change I guess. Not the first time a player has said something then did the opposite when it came to switching clubs..

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Garner

Another Panthers premiership winner on Bears' hit list​

Luke Garner is the latest member of the Panthers' premiership-winning dynasty who could be lost to the club.

The 30-year-old back-rower - who played in the last two of Penrith's four straight grand final wins - is off contract at the end of the season and attracting offers from rival clubs.

The Panthers want to keep Garner, a fine ball-running edge forward and reliable defender, but have salary cap pressure.

They also have several promising young forwards coming through who they want to extend and upgrade.

The Perth Bears are believed to be keen on Garner, whose big-game experience would be invaluable in the club's maiden season in 2027.

Garner has been an NRL regular since 2018, playing the first five seasons of his career at the Tigers.

He switched to Penrith in 2023, achieving the rare feat of going from wooden spooner to premiership winner in the space of 12 months.

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