Mal Meninga says they can become an NRL superpower Adrian Proszenko August 9, 2026 — 5:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AIt’s entirely appropriate that Mal Meninga explains what the Perth Bears stand for while sitting under the shade of a fig tree. Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga. Coach Mal Meninga and former North Sydney player Billy Moore unveil the Perth Bears’ inaugural NRL jersey at the WACA Ground on Friday. Adrian Proszenko travelled to Perth as a guest of the Perth Bears.