The Perth Bears recruited rugby union star Cooper Watters prior to their entry into the NRL in 2027. Watters is a U20 Wallabies player who will transition from rugby union. The Perth team landed the promising player in a new code raid prior to joining the league.

This addition represents the newest cross-code acquisition for Meninga's Bears. The Perth club secured the player in a bold cross-code move before its official entry into the NRL. Watters brings his skills as a U20 Wallabies player to the Perth team.