Perth Bears name Tony Rea as new CEO effective immediately
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Perth Bears appointed Tony Rea as their new CEO, effective November 4, 2026. Rea succeeds Anthony De Ceglie, who stepped down last month before the team's first pre-season training session. With over three decades of experience in sports, including a notable playing career at North Sydney, Rea aims to lead the club into its next development phase. Club chairman Ben Morton emphasized Rea's leadership qualities and commitment to growing rugby league in Western Australia. The Bears will learn their inaugural match opponent when the NRL fixtures are released on November 16.
- •Tony Rea becomes the second CEO of the Perth Bears.
- •Rea played 120 games for the North Sydney Bears from 1988 to 1994.
- •He previously served as CEO of the London Broncos until 2000.
- •The Bears will announce their first opponent on November 16.
- •Ben Morton highlights Rea's qualifications for the club's growth.
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