The Perth Bears has signed rugby union standout Cooper Watters ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2027. Watters is a U20 Wallabies athlete who will change codes from rugby union. The Perth team secured the rising prospect in a new code raid prior to joining the league.

This move represents the most recent cross-code signing for Meninga's Bears. The Perth franchise secured the prospect in a significant cross-code coup before its official entry into the NRL. Watters brings his experience as a U20 Wallabies player to the Perth club.