The Perth Bears are building a roster for their first year in the NRL, targeting a mix of future stars and experienced talent.
The task of assembling the inaugural Bears squad starts with negotiations with players coming off contract at the end of 2026.
"We want to try and find players that want to be here to win games of football and be pioneers,"
Recruitment boss Dane Campbell is confident they can bring together a group of players that will challenge for the premiership, focusing on roster balance and smart spending.
The Bears aim to be competitive in 2027, their first year in the NRL, with a team of powerful individuals who want to have success.
Author's summary: Bears build roster for NRL debut.