‘Don’t give up’: Bennett’s message to Perth fans

News.com.au - 11/04
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Perth footy fans to not give up hopes of having their own team in the future despite fears the NRL is set to scrap plans of bringing the Bears into the competition in 2027.

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has told Perth footy fans to not give up hopes of having their own team in the future despite fears the NRL is set to scrap plans of bringing the Bears into the competition in 2027.

There was optimism earlier in the year that the game would expand west, with the 18th team to be introduced in Perth before the Papua New Guinea side joined in 2028.

But negotiations have stalled,...
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