The Perth Bears are actively enhancing their roster for the upcoming 2027 season, with Kit Laulilii as their latest addition.
This signing marks a significant milestone for the new franchise, as it will be the first instance of two brothers joining the club, with Luke Laulilii having already signed on in January.
Coach Mal Meninga's groundbreaking signing will see both brothers from the Wests Tigers don the Bears' colors next season, with the Daily Telegraph confirming that Kit has penned a two-year contract.
Meninga's aggressive recruitment strategy has successfully lured talents such as Tyran Wishart, Scott Sorensen, Nick Meaney, and Siosifa Talakai to the team.
Although there are concerns regarding travel distances, Meninga is taking strategic steps to assemble a competitive squad for their inaugural outing next year.
Kit made his NRL debut at just 18 years old with the Tigers in 2023 and has since provided valuable depth to the Leichhardt-based club, featuring once in both 2024 and 2025.
His leadership qualities will be an asset to the Bears, having captained the Western Suburbs Magpies Harold Matthews team to a flawless title-winning season in 2022.
With the opportunity to reunite with his younger brother, Meninga is providing Kit with a better platform to sharpen his skills as a middle forward.
Younger sibling Luke has proven to be a reliable presence for the Tigers, participating in 13 NRL games and demonstrating his capability to compete for a starting role with the Perth franchise.