The Grizzwolds

The Perth Bears have unveiled their new CEO, Tony Rae, who has been busy making media appearances and addressing both fans and members. We forensically break down and unpack our early impressions of what he's said and how he's said it.

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

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Talks of a swap deal with Roosters and Dogs are just one of the potential curveballs that have emerged as the Perth Bears continue to push to lock in a marquee in Matt Burton. We cover all the latest news and whispers.

Also, it would seem our opponents in the early rounds of 2027 are becoming clearer.

And we signed Blake Wilson on a one-year deal... which is a little confusing! We unpack that too.

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

There have been some big developments in the player transfer space this week, as November 1 looms large. We zoom in on the situations involving Hudson Young, Sam Walker and Matt Burton - what can be gleaned and what dominoes their movements could set off. Strap in for this year's NRL silly season.

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

As the club searches for its successor to Anthony De Ceglie, there are a few things the Perth Bears have to get dead right. And as we assess that plan, it's important to reassess some of the early appointments and why they now matter.

Also, we assess whether Harry Grant would be a good fit for our 2028 roster and why he might be the best target to have a full blown crack at.

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

The Perth Bears are coming under scrutiny as inaugural CEO Anthony de Ceglie falls on his sword amid board differences. There are also fresh reports of tension between coach Mal Meninga and Assistant/Successor Ben Gardiner, which now hasn't gone away for months... and enough is enough.

But at least we recruited sharp assistant Lee Briers, which looks like a great move.

Chapters:

7:00 - De Ceglie gone

18:00 - Fresh reports of tension between Mal and Gardiner

27:00 - Lee Briers joins Bears

29:30 - Cam Munster likely to text open market

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Amid speculation surrounding Latrell Mitchell, the Burton camp isn't exactly jumping for joy. Our co-host Mitch has been in Dubbo scooping up info, so here's what's going on. And what gets Phil fired up? (let's be honest, that doesn't take much!)

Chapters:

4:00 - Tyson Smoothy makes history in the Super League

6:00 - A great 2026 Grand Final and some lasting takeaways as the Bear-less NRL era officially draws to a close

14:30 - The latest on Matt Burton and his potential move West

35:00 - Coby Thomas re-signs with North Sydney and secures Perth train and trial deal

38:00 - Here come the English as they prepare Perth relocation

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

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The Perth Bears are reportedly ready to table Latrell Mitchell a lucrative offer as he approaches pre-agency and the final year of his Rabbits deal. So what do we think?

Also, what can be learned and extracted from the NRL's preliminary finalists, as we look to build takeaways from the league's best-performing teams?

3:00 - The Knights have us feeling romantic about League again

10:00 - Key learnings from preliminary finalists

36:30 - The Latrell files

52:30 - Super League Semis - all eyes now on Tyson Smooty!

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

As the Raiders and Tom Starling weigh up their respective futures, it's worth exploring whether the Bears have room for yet another potentially outcast Canberra forward, not to mention another hooker. The dummy half has been recently linked to the Sea Eagles.

Speaking of hookers, Tyson Smoothy has hit some form as the Super League finals heat up.

Also, World Cup squads are being announced and there have been some confusing omissions.

And who might be the most likely Perth Bears player to taste Origin footy next season?

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

The NRL Finals are in full swing and it's been fun watching a number of future Bears play key roles.

It's also hard to not feel inspired what the Dolphins have managed to do in just year four of their time in the NRL, hosting a Prelim and being confronted with similar challenges to the ones we did.

Sadly, it was a straight sets exit for the North Sydney Bears.

And one of our Super League stars continues to kick goals ahead of his move to Perth.

We are the Grizzwolds! A Perth Bears podcast. Independent and fan-focused, run by two life-long Bears tragics.

Follow us on insta (@thegrizzwoldsnrl), youtube (@TheGrizzwoldsNRL) and please follow and subscribe to the show on your preferred podcast player; like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

A sneaky fun ep, as the boys unpack a variety of topics, ranging from the club's latest news to how we can and should be drawing inspiration from other sporting clubs all over the world.

Jonathan Sua is the big signing this week, but it leaves Bears brass with some tough decisions, as roster spots run out quick smart.

Also, there are fresh links to Cam Munster. So what do we think?

Chapters:

2:00 - Tyran Wishart is great (and also our future starting hooker)

6:00 - Is coach successor Ben Gardiner saying too much?

10:00 - What we can learn from the Seattle Seahwaks and Sydney Swans

20:00 - Cam Munster links and the importance of a stable halves plan (looking at the Bulldogs and Raiders)

30:00 - Gehamat Shibasaki visits Perth and attends junior Finals

33:00 - Jonathan Sua deal

38:00 - What now for the final two roster spots?