Sharks captain Cameron McInnes has reportedly been provided a two-year deal to hitch the Perth Bears.
The previous Blues ahead is off contract on the finish of the yr and is at present assessing his choices within the NRL and English Tremendous League, The Sydney Morning Herald studies.
It is stated Cronulla needs to retain the 32-year-old however he can have loads of provides to choose from as he seems to life after soccer quickly.
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The Bears are among the many suitors and are hoping he might be a part of their inaugural roster for his or her debut season subsequent yr.
The report states the Perth group has tabelled a two-year deal to McInnes. Cronulla teammate Siosifa Talakai has already signed with the Bears, and Perth hopes McInnes joins him because the franchise’s first two signings with State of Origin expertise.
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It is understood McInnes could be considered as a possible captain of the group, contemplating his standing within the NRL.
Cameron McInnes. Getty
He’s considered one of many Sharks off contract on the finish of the 2026, with the likes of Will Kennedy, Toby Rudolf, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Jesse Ramien, Sam Stonestreet and Sione Katoa all free brokers from the tip of the yr.
McInnes made a profitable return in spherical eight this yr from an ACL damage he suffered towards the Cowboys in spherical 24 final season.
It is understood Souths halfback Jamie Humphreys and Bulldogs winger Jonathan Sua are additionally in negotiations with Perth officers.
But when the Bears can land McInnes, it might arguably be their biggest-name recruit.
McInnes has made 228 NRL appearances since his debut for the Rabbitohs in 2014. He performed State of Origin in 2024.
Present Bears signings: Siosifa Talakai, Toby Sexton, Tyran Wishart, Nick Meaney, Apa Twidle, Harry Newman, Sean Russell, Luke Laulilii, Liam Henry, Mikolaj Oledzki, Scott Sorensen, Josh Curran, Emarly Bitungane, Luke Smith, James McDonnell, Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, Chris Vea’ila and Equipment Laulilii.
