{"id":398293,"date":"2026-04-26T10:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/398293\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:14:09","slug":"perth-bears-close-in-on-rising-bulldogs-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/398293\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth Bears close in on rising Bulldogs star"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Perth Bears<\/a> are continuing their successful raid as they build towards their maiden season in the NRL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bears coach Mal Meninga<\/a> has made another signing, this time on Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs<\/a> flyer Jonathan Sua<\/a>, with Isaac Issa reporting that he has agreed to a four-year deal starting in 2027.<\/p>\n

The length of the contract suggests Meninga sees Sua as a contender to lock down one wing spot long term.<\/p>\n

Sua has made three appearances for the Bulldogs in the top grade this year and was a standout player in their loss against the Brisbane Broncos<\/a> on Friday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

An elite junior, Sua progressed through the Bulldogs’ pathway system, catching the eyes of plenty as an elite finisher.<\/p>\n

He made his NRL<\/a> debut in the final round of the 2024 season against the North Queensland Cowboys<\/a>, running for 175 metres.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sua spent 2025 in NSW Cup<\/a> where he really made a name for himself, recording 15 tries in 21 appearances and knocking down the door for selection in the top grade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He has been rewarded for his splendid efforts with a long-term contract and will make the move to the west under Meninga.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Bears kick off their official introduction into the NRL<\/a> in November this year, where the players will start preseason training in preparation for their inaugural season.\u00a0<\/p>\n


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