The Perth Bears have officially announced a landmark affiliation partnership with the Brisbane Tigers ahead of their entry into the 2027 NRL season.
This historic alliance with one of Queensland’s premier development systems marks yet another major milestone for Perth Bears who, just this week, announced their primary pathways partnership with North Sydney Bears.
Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie said he was thrilled with the outcome and thanked the Brisbane Tigers and its CEO Mitch Cook for their hard work to help make it happen.
“Partnering with a club that carries a legacy as significant and respected as the Brisbane Tigers is an honour,” he said.
“Having a strong pathways partner from Queensland that offers talented kids a career in the NRL via the Perth Bears is tremendous for the growth of the game.
“The Perth Bears want to be more than just competitive from Round One in 2027. This landmark partnership is an important cornerstone to ensuring our success on the field.”
The Perth Bears’ entry into the NRL has been met with widespread anticipation, marking the code’s return to Western Australia. By partnering with one of Queensland’s most established Hostplus Cup clubs, the Bears will have immediate access to a competitive base of talent and a proven development system.
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