LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Four New Players on Bears' List of Targets
The Perth Bears are reportedly engaged in discussions with four additional players as they seek their first official signing for the 2027 NRL season.
Nearly a month into their recruitment drive, the Western Australian club has yet to secure any player's services.
As of Friday morning, the Bears lag behind the Dolphins, who completed their first signing for the inaugural season on November 27.
While the Bears have been in talks with various players, they have seen several potential signings, including Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Jayden Campbell, Beau Fermor, and reportedly Reuben Garrick, either re-sign or choose other clubs.
Reports suggest they are close to securing English winger Harry Newman and are nearing a deal with Tyran Wishart. However, speaking on SEN Radio, journalist Adrian Proszenko indicated that the club aims to finalize ten signings by Christmas. Discussions are ongoing with Cronulla Sharks second-rower Billy Burns, Canterbury Bulldogs prop Samuel Hughes, Titans enforcer Jaimin Jolliffee, and North Queensland Cowboys fullback and centre Tom Chester.
"I spoke to their recruiter Dane Campbell, who said to me recently that we hope to have 10 signatures by Christmas," Proszenko stated on SEN 1170 Afternoons.
"That may or may not be ambitious, but I know that, in speaking to a lot of the agents, they've been very active in that space."