Perth Bears recruitment manager Dane Campbell wants to sign 10 players by Christmas but admits the WA franchise may have to pay over market price to land players.

With a budget of $11.95 million to spend on 36 players, Campbell can speak to several stars from November 1, including Payne Haas, Viliame Kikau, Luke Metcalf, Jayden Campbell, Josh Addo-Carr, Harry Grant, Jahream Bula and Tyran Wishart.

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald , Campbell, who was the recruitment and pathways manager for the Broncos and spent a decade working across similar roles with the Storm and Cowboys, said the way the Bears handle business, could be similar to how the Raiders attack the player market. Advertisement

The report claims Canberra officials often need to pay between 10 to 15 per cent more to

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