The Perth Bears secured rugby union standout Cooper Watters ahead of their entry into the NRL in 2027. Watters is a U20 Wallabies athlete who will make the switch from rugby union. The Perth club landed the young union talent in a fresh code raid prior to joining the league.

This roster addition represents the latest cross-code signing for Meninga's Bears. The Perth squad secured the prospect in a significant cross-code deal before its official entry into the NRL. Watters brings his skills as a U20 Wallabies player to the Perth club.