James Bracey gives telling update on Bears' preparations for 2027
He recently signed on to be the Perth Bears director.
www.zerotackle.comHere’s the latest I can compile from recent public reports about James Bracey and the Perth Bears.
- Bracey has been linked with a leadership/board role in the Perth Bears project as part of the NRL’s expansion plans. Several outlets note his involvement on the Bears’ governance side as the club prepared for its eventual entry into the competition.[2][5]
- In mid-2025, Bracey was reported as a director of the Perth Bears, with coverage highlighting his media profile and his prior Bears affiliations as part of the board appointment context.[5][2]
- Bracey’s broader public role with the North Sydney Bears and Channel 9 continues to be cited in coverage of the Bears’ expansion narrative, underscoring his ongoing connection to rugby league media and club administration.[4][5]
Notes:
- The Perth Bears project has had multiple milestones and personnel announcements through 2025–2026, and Bracey’s involvement is repeatedly mentioned in that context. If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official statements or recent news briefs to confirm current board status and Bracey’s exact role as of today.
Would you like me to fetch the latest official press releases or provide a brief timeline of Bracey’s reported roles with the Bears up to now? I can also summarize any specific articles you’re curious about.