Bears Confirmed & Rumoured Signings

[SirPies&Beers]

From what I can tell - there are 3 genuine Titans players that have had their managers make enquiries.

hi Red&blackbear surely 1 of them is Tino?

 

[Perth Red]

hi Red&blackbear surely 1 of them is Tino?

He's on $1.2mill a year for 10 years. thatd be a big chunk of our cap if offer more than that. Fifita is far more likely to be offloaded but a big gamble.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

not sure if hosking was being looked at but looks to be off limits now

Raiders forward poised to ink new deal, reject move to expansion teams

He is able to speak with rival teams from November 1.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Centy Coast]

Bears should be able to negotiate with players now, it doesn’t hamper the teams the soon to be available players are already playing with, ridiculous situation for new teams.

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Jahrome Hughes lifts lid on Melbourne Storm future after links to huge Perth Bears move

Jahrome Hughes would attract plenty of offers on the open market. Find out more here.

au.news.yahoo.com

 

[Perth Red]

Perth coach Mal Meninga has warned the threat of Rugby 360 will impact the Bears ability to recruit players for its inaugural side.
The R360 league has emerged as a “Grand Prix” style competition with matches to be played across the world’s biggest cities over 16 rounds akin to Formula 1.

It is understood the creators behind R360 want to launch in September 2026 with a structure of 12 teams with a collective 300 players.
If the league were to begin 2026 and star NRL talent were to follow, like Roger Tuivasa-Sheck who is reportedly on the verge of signing with the league, it would heavily impact the club’s ability to sign players for their first pre-season in November 2026.
Speaking on SEN 1170 Afternoons, Meninga said the Bears were monitoring the threat of R360 as they look to begin recruiting players.
“We're across it but only through what's been said through the media,” Meninga said.
“I know it's a real threat.
“It is something that we need to address…and if it is real, and if they have got some traction and players are starting to move across into that area well, then, obviously, that has an adverse effect on us and our recruitment as well.
“It's another challenge. We get no concessions, we're part of that normal NRL operationally around our salary cap… so we're just conditioned by all that, and then we've got other outside influences.

“It's a real thing that we have to look at from day to day… we're in a competitive market and things like the R360, I believe it's a bit like the big bash.
“It's coming, bang, away you go and then come back out again, a bit like LIV golf and things like that, where you just play these major events over a short period of time.
“It'd be interesting if it did come up. What sort of arrangement can the major national bodies come up with?”
Meninga also revealed the Bears couldn't have formal discussions internally on which players to target until after their first board meeting.
“We haven’t had a board meeting… we’re not even quite sure what our budgets are going to be,” Meninga said.
“We’re talking the house down but right now there’s very little action that can happen from our end.
“We can’t influence anything at the moment until we have that board meeting and I understand the directive from them.
“We’re in an unenviable position at the moment because we can’t do anything to even lock down our first player.
“It’s not frustrating but you have to understand the patience… there’s not even a peg in the ground.
“We need to keep moving forward… I need to make sure the foundations are right first, make sure we’ve got something to sell.”

"A real threat": Meninga warns of R360's impact on Bears

The R360 comp is proposed to kick off two months before the Bears first pre-season.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Perth Red]

From interview with coach 2 weeks into the job:
First Bears board meeting in August
CEO currently relocating back to Perth
Mal not yet decided when he will move
Still figuring out what a 'Perth Bear' culture looks like
Little action on player signings due to no budget, structure, offer but discussing with new recruitment manager
Cant yet do anything to lock down first player
Need something to sell to players
R360, if it happens, will make things even harder for Perth
No concessions for recruitment

"A real threat": Meninga warns of R360's impact on Bears

The R360 comp is proposed to kick off two months before the Bears first pre-season.

www.sen.com.au

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Bracey's phone running hot as players toy with Bears move

'I never thought I'd be getting calls'

www.nine.com.au

 

[ALX25]

Only one WA junior recently selected in the CAS U18 Schoolboys side. Very alarming.

 

[T to the T]

Only one WA junior recently selected in the CAS U18 Schoolboys side. Very alarming.

Behave. There isn't a NRL team in WA... yet.

 

[Centy Coast]

First official player interested in joining the Perth Bears

 

[Dragonwest]

Only one WA junior recently selected in the CAS U18 Schoolboys side. Very alarming.

Not surprising with the lack of Pathways and Victoria getting their act together.

A second player was selected but couldn't play

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Why Munster could become NRL’s first $2m man as shock Bears move floated: Transfer Whispers

Why Munster could become NRL’s first $2m man as shock Bears move floated: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[SirPies&Beers]

James Bracey gives telling update on Bears' preparations for 2027

He recently signed on to be the Perth Bears director.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[SirPies&Beers]

Building the Bears: Chad Townsend reveals spine picks

The current Rooster has revealed who he would pick to start the new club.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Centy Coast]

Building the Bears: Chad Townsend reveals spine picks

The current Rooster has revealed who he would pick to start the new club.

www.zerotackle.com

I gave this a listen, fullback Connor Tracey (Bulldogs 2026) is available, Townsend liked Will Kennedy (Sharks 2025).
For 5/8 I’d go for Tyran Wishart (Storm 2025), Chad also liked Wishart, Wishart can cover hooker and many other positions as well..
At Halfback Chad went Jahrome Hughes (Storm 2026) were as I’d settle for either Luke Metcalf (Warriors 2026) or Jayden Campbell (Titans 2026).
Finally at hooker Chad said he would settle for three lower hookers whereas I’d go either Blayke Brailey (Sharks 2026) or Billy Walters (Broncos 2026).
I’d save my big salary cap money for both Payne Haas (Broncos 2026) and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (Titans 2025).

 

[Perth Red]

News Corp reporter David Riccio has identified Melbourne Storm playmaker Cameron Munster and Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui as potential priority targets for the Perth Bears ahead of their maiden NRL campaign.

Rugby league Immortal Mal Meninga, who has signed as the Bears’ inaugural head coach, and newly-appointed head of recruitment Ezra Howe have 19 months to build a competitive roster before the 2027 premiership kicks off.

Munster, who is contracted to the Storm until the end of 2027, could become the sport’s first $2 million player if the Bears hunt his signature, according to Riccio.

However, the Queensland skipper would require permission from Melbourne to negotiate with the West Australian franchise.

Meanwhile, hooker Harry Grant and fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen are also entering a negotiation phase, further enticing Melbourne to offer Munster, who turns 31 in September, a contract extension.

Munster, who recently led the Maroons towards a dramatic 2-1 State of Origin series triumph, came close to signing for the Dolphins in 2024, suggesting he would be willing to move across the country if required, while player salaries are expected to skyrocket when the new broadcast deal begins in 2028.

The Bears could convince Munster to switch allegiances by making him one of the competition’s highest earners.

Why Munster could become NRL’s first $2m man as shock Bears move floated: Transfer Whispers

Why Munster could become NRL’s first $2m man as shock Bears move floated: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[SirPies&Beers]

News Corp reporter David Riccio has identified Melbourne Storm playmaker Cameron Munster and Titans captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui as potential priority targets for the Perth Bears ahead of their maiden NRL campaign.

Rugby league Immortal Mal Meninga, who has signed as the Bears’ inaugural head coach, and newly-appointed head of recruitment Ezra Howe have 19 months to build a competitive roster before the 2027 premiership kicks off.

Munster, who is contracted to the Storm until the end of 2027, could become the sport’s first $2 million player if the Bears hunt his signature, according to Riccio.

However, the Queensland skipper would require permission from Melbourne to negotiate with the West Australian franchise.

Meanwhile, hooker Harry Grant and fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen are also entering a negotiation phase, further enticing Melbourne to offer Munster, who turns 31 in September, a contract extension.

Munster, who recently led the Maroons towards a dramatic 2-1 State of Origin series triumph, came close to signing for the Dolphins in 2024, suggesting he would be willing to move across the country if required, while player salaries are expected to skyrocket when the new broadcast deal begins in 2028.

The Bears could convince Munster to switch allegiances by making him one of the competition’s highest earners.

Why Munster could become NRL’s first $2m man as shock Bears move floated: Transfer Whispers

Why Munster could become NRL’s first $2m man as shock Bears move floated: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

already posted scoop

 

[SirPies&Beers]

a couple interesting things

kobe hetherington turned down a 2 year deal to re-sign a 1 year deal for 2026...
blake brailey turned down sharks offer and might go into open market november 1st for the 2027 season