Laulilii leaves Wests Tigers for Perth Bears

Laulilii was reported to be leaving the Warriors on 18 August; 6 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.

Multiple outlets reported in August 2026 that Perth Bears signed Wests Tigers youngster Luke Laulilii on a two-year deal, giving the expansion club a starting 13 for the 2027 NRL season. The move sees him leave the Tigers for the new franchise.

Luke Laulilii · Warriors · signed through 2028 · Cap Dramas Estimate: $185K a season (range $140K–$225K, Estimated).

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Laulilii leaves Wests Tigers for Perth Bears

Laulilii was reported to be leaving the Warriors on 18 August; 6 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.

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