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Perth Bears pursue Matt Burton with potential five-year deal

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:14 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Perth Bears pursue Matt Burton with potential five-year deal

Summary

Canterbury Bulldogs player Matt Burton is set to tour the Perth Bears facilities on Sunday, as discussions progress for a potential signing. Burton is currently a free agent with one year left on his contract and could be offered a five-year deal worth $1 million per season, or a four-year deal starting in 2028. The Bears aim to make him their marquee signing, leveraging the NRL's salary cap exemption that could allow a starting salary of $1.2 million in 2028. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs wish to retain Burton but might ask him to take a significant pay cut to remain with the team.

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Key Details

•Burton tours Perth Bears facilities on November 10.
•Bears could offer Burton a five-year contract worth $1 million annually.
•Contract negotiations hinge on Burton's release from the Bulldogs.
•Burton has also attracted interest from the Dragons.
•Bulldogs are focusing on future halfback options while trying to retain Burton.

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