Perth have locked within the cornerstone to their inaugural pack with Panthers ahead Liam Henry inking a four-year take care of the enlargement membership.
He’s the primary of their six signings who’s contracted to an NRL membership subsequent yr.
The Bears have already added ex-Bulldogs halfback Toby Sexton and and Titans ahead Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, who will each line up with Catalans Dragons in 2026, in addition to Leeds centre Harry Newman, ex-Cowboys prop Marly Bitungane and Bulldogs ahead Luke Smith, who’re spending subsequent season with the London Broncos.
Perth’s signing of Fa’asuamaleaui on a two-year deal may assist them land his famous person brother Tino, who has a get-out clause in his profitable Gold Coast deal.
Bears coach Mal Meninga was thrilled to land Henry, describing him as “some of the thrilling middle-forward prospects within the NRL”.
“That is one other proud day for the Perth Bears,” he stated.
“Liam is without doubt one of the most enjoyable center ahead prospects within the NRL and I’m ecstatic to have him as a part of our inaugural roster.
“Iszac is a flexible and athletic ahead who will look to proceed his improvement with Catalans subsequent season earlier than coming to Perth for 2027.
“Each gamers have their finest footy in entrance of them and I’ve little question will make a right away influence with the Bears.”
Liam Henry.
The 24-year-old has performed 50 video games for the Panthers and was a part of their 2024 grand final-winning group.
“I’m excited concerning the alternative to be part of historical past and proceed my profession with the Perth Bears from 2027,” Henry stated.
“It’s not on daily basis you get the possibility to be part of a brand new group in a brand new metropolis and it’s that chance that excites me probably the most.”
Penrith have their massive weapons signed past subsequent yr however common first-graders Lindsay Smith, Scott Sorensen and Luke Garner are coming into the ultimate season of their offers.
