New Perth Bears Jersey Revealed

Topic: NRL

Friday, 7 August 2026, at 5:20 pm

Friday, 7 August 2026, at 5:28 pm

The Perth Bears' first coach, Mal Meninga, shows off the new team jersey.

The Perth Bears, the NRL's newest team, have shown off their first playing jersey. They also got some help with their budget.

The jersey was revealed in a special event in Perth and North Sydney. It was dropped from the WACA Ground light towers.

The jersey design has red hoops on a black background. It is similar to the North Sydney Bears' jersey.

Peter V'landys and others announced the budget help. They were with WA Premier Roger Cook and Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie.

The jersey reveal is a big step for the Bears. They are getting ready to join the NRL in 2027.

More money for the team

The Australian Rugby League Commission gave the Bears some budget help. They can now sign a big player.

The Bears get a 20% discount on players who earn over $1 million.

If a player earns $1.5 million, the Bears can pay an extra 20% from a sponsor. This won't affect their budget.

The Perth Bears will play in the 2027 NRL season.

The Bears have first choice of players who want to leave their current team.

A player can only join the Bears if they want to leave their current team. The Bears have first choice.

Some good players will join the Bears.

The budget help will attract a big player to the Bears.

Meninga is happy

Mal Meninga is happy with the team's progress. He doesn't think they need a big player.

The team has some good players already.

The team has players for the future.

Meninga is happy with the team's progress.

Bellamy is excited

Craig Bellamy is excited about the Bears joining the NRL.

Bellamy thinks the Bears are in good hands with Meninga.

Bellamy knows Meninga works hard.

The Bears will be successful.

Two Storm players joined the Bears.

Tyran Wishart will play for the Bears.

The players are excited to join the Bears.

The players are doing what's best for them.

They're still playing well for the Storm.

That's how the game is.

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