Smithies leaves Raiders for Perth Bears

Smithies was reported to be leaving Canberra on 18 August; 9 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.

Morgan Smithies has left Canberra to join the Perth Bears, multiple outlets including Fox Sports and The Canberra Times confirmed in August 2026. The English forward has signed a three-year deal with the new franchise, with an option for two further seasons, joining fellow Raider Corey Horsburgh in the move west.

Morgan Smithies · Canberra · signed through 2030 · 2027 at Perth · Cap Dramas Estimate: $560K a season (range $445K–$670K, Estimated).

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Smithies leaves Raiders for Perth Bears

Smithies was reported to be leaving Canberra on 18 August; 9 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.

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