The Perth Bears recruited rugby union prospect Cooper Watters before their entry into the NRL in 2027. Watters is a U20 Wallabies prospect who will make the switch from rugby union. The Perth franchise brought in the rising prospect in a new code raid prior to joining the league.

This roster addition represents the latest cross-code acquisition for Meninga's Bears. The Perth squad picked up the prospect in a bold cross-code deal before its official entry into the NRL. Watters brings his experience as a U20 Wallabies player to the Perth club.