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Anthony Albanese with Peter V’landys at Leichhardt Oval in June last year.

Politics and rugby league have been thrown into a blender

Sport and politics aren’t strange bedfellows when it comes to the NRL.

  • Neil Breen

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Mark Geyer in the 1996 jersey for the Western Reds.

Cash Converters could return to front of Perth jerseys after shock board appointment

It’s been 30 years since Cash Converters became the inaugural sponsor of the Western Bears. Here’s why the firm could return as a Bears sponsor.

  • Adrian Proszenko, Michael Chammas, Christian Nicolussi, Dan Walsh and Robert Dillon
Ben Gardiner will succeed Mal Meninga as Perth Bears in 2029.

Meninga succession plan: Perth Bears assistant to take over as head coach in 2029

Newly appointed Bears assistant coach Ben Gardiner will not have to wait long before he takes the top job at the NRL’s newest franchise.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Local media snubbed it. But Origin just out-rated AFL in Perth

In a huge boost for rugby league – and despite a near blackout by the local newspaper – Wednesday night’s Origin clash has proved a TV ratings winner in the west.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie at North Sydney Oval.

‘We will become a giant in the NRL’: New Bears’ boss reveals his blueprint

Sitting in the stands at North Sydney Oval last week, new Bears’ CEO Anthony De Ceglie addressed criticism of his appointment and outlined his vision for the future.

  • Michael Chammas
New frontiers … Mal Mennga and Kevin Sheedy.

If Mal wants success in the west he must follow Sheedy’s blueprint

Mal Meninga needs to win over Western Australia. The first GWS Giants coach showed him how to be successful.

  • Neil Breen
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Mal Meninga willcoach the Perth Bears.

Bear necessities: Meninga’s master plan for success in the west

Mal Meninga plans to tap into his Kangaroos’ contact book – and the Indigenous talent in Perth’s backyard – when assembling the Bears’ inaugural squad.

  • Christian Nicolussi
West Coast’s Liam Duggan basks in the adoration of Eagles fans after the club’s first win of the year.

‘We need to lift our game’: How the AFL is bracing for an NRL invasion

The NRL has announced a new team in Perth. Both codes are playing it cool, but they will not let each other out of their sight.

  • Peter Ryan
Shane Flanagan led the Sharks to their first NRL title in 2016 - and now James Maloney has

‘I didn’t learn a thing’: Maloney slams Flanagan’s coaching in 2016 NRL premiership

James Maloney and Shane Flanagan won a breakthrough title together with Cronulla. The retired No.6 says he was coaching the team.

  • Danny Weidler
The new logo of the Bears, who are attempting to become the NRL’s 18th team.

Bear trap: Why new NRL team caused a sudden spike in Perth gay club membership

There has been a terrible mix-up. Allow me to explain.

  • Peter FitzSimons

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