The Perth Bears recruited rugby union prospect Cooper Watters before their entry into the NRL in 2027. Watters is a U20 Wallabies player who will change codes from rugby union. The Perth team brought in the promising player in a fresh code raid prior to joining the league.

This roster addition represents the most recent cross-code signing for Meninga's Bears. The Perth club picked up the athlete in a bold cross-code move before its official entry into the NRL. Watters brings his skills as a U20 Wallabies player to the Perth team.