The Den

News and updates on everything Perth Bears. Cammeray to Cottesloe. 🐻

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May 8th 2025

The day the Perth Bears were born, a joint venture between the mighty West of Perth and the North Sydney Bears.

Follow us for updates and all things Bears as we look towards our first game in 2027 🐻

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@VivaGazVegas Fair shout, hopefully will see some WA representation in the other kits for ��27

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The club have revealed the inaugural jersey for the 2027 season with the traditional red and black hoops in a classy nod to North Sydney

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Highly touted Cowboys’ fullback Mason Barber has joined the Bears on a three year deal ahead of the 2027 season.

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Bears have poached rising five-eighth Jasais Ah Kee from St George Illawarra and are closing in on Cowboys fullback Mason Barber.

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NZ Warriors have granted permission for halfback Luke Metcalf to talk to clubs for the 2027 season.

Perth Bears are expected to show interest and would be a huge marquee signing by the club.

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South Sydney utility Jamie Humphreys is reportedly close to signing a three year deal with the club from 2027

per @proshenks

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The club have today announced the signings of young talent Api Twiddle and Kit Laulilii from 2027.

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PLAYER NEWS

Wests Tigers forward Mavrik Geyer is expected to take up a deal with the Bears for the 2027 season.

The former Panthers forward has notched 14 first grade games in the NRL.

Per @IsaacIssaRL

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The Bears have announced the signing of Mikołaj Olędzki who joins the club from Leeds United on a three year deal.

The middle forward has notched 157 appearances for Leeds in the Super League.

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The Perth Bears are reportedly keeping a close eye on Roosters utility Connor Watson as a potential signing. Watson is contracted until the end of 2027 and would be free to begin negotiations with the Bears from November this year. (Sydney Morning Herald)

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CONFIRMED

The club had confirmed a three year deal for Sharks utility Siosifa Talakai on a three year deal

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SIGNING NEWS

The club are closing in on Cronulla Sharks star and former NSW Blue Siosifa Talakai as the utility weighs up a three year deal from 2027.

Per @proshenks

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“The bear has evolved, but it remains a symbol that’s been close to Bears supporters for generations. This new Perth Bears logo honours our history while embracing the future, and it’s one fans will be proud to wear on both sides of the country.” Gareth Holmes, CEO North Sydney Bears.

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The Perth Bears have officially dropped their logo for their first season in 2027.

They are officially back !! Their social media also indicated a partnership with New Balance and some merchandise will also be dropping today.

What do we think of it?

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BREAKING

The club has unveiled its logo for the 2027 season paying homage to both North Sydney Bears and Western Australia.

#NRL #PerthBears @perthbears

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The Bears will raid the Leeds Rhinos once again with edge back-rower James McDonnell expected to depart the Super League for Perth in 2027

per @johnnyddavidson

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#NRL SIGNINGS NEWS: Meaney and Wishart are now officially joining Perth in 2027, with the club confirming this afternoon - https://t.co/Rv1Hxngoa0

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Perth have confirmed the dynamic signings of Melbourne duo Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart.

This now takes the Bears to 10 signed players for their inaugural roster in 2027. They are a third of the way to completing their 30-man roster.

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The club has formally announced the signings of Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart with the Storm pair heading west in 2027.

Wishart arrives to the club on a 5 year deal while Meaney has signed for 3.

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PLAYER NEWS

Melbourne Storm have confirmed Tyran Wishart will depart the club at the conclusion of his contract. The utility is expected to take up a deal with the Bears from 2027

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