“They have money”: Bears weighing up more big bids for 2028 as Munster lands on radar

They have their eyes on two key targets, with one more likely than the other.

By Scott Pryde · Zero Tackle

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:48 PM

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The Perth Bears are reportedly considering making a marquee bid to sign Cameron Munster for 2028.
Munster is out of contract with Melbourne at the end of 2027 and opposes a reported $350,000 pay cut.
Journalist Brent Read revealed on NRL 360 that Perth possesses the salary cap room to pursue major recruits.

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The Perth Bears are reportedly weighing up a potential permanent move for Cameron Munster ahead of the 2028 season. Journalist Brent Read revealed on Fox Sports' NRL 360 that Perth has the financial capability to secure a marquee signing. Munster is off-contract with the Melbourne Storm at the end of 2027 and is reportedly resistant to a proposed pay cut to $750,000 per season.

Melbourne faces severe salary cap constraints as the club also attempts to secure long-term terms for Harry Grant. With Munster keen to avoid moving to a Sydney-based club, Read noted that the five-eighth is considered the more likely of the two Storm stars to depart.

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“They have money”: Bears weighing up more big bids for 2028 as Munster lands on radar

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