Market Watch: Perth Bears sign Wests Tigers utility Heath Mason
Tyson Jackson - Nov 10, 2026 2:03PM
The Perth Bears have signed Wests Tigers utility Heath Mason for their inaugural season in 2027.
After contract negotiations with the Tigers throughout the last couple of months, Mason and the club chose to part ways, with the local junior moving to Perth next year.
Mason’s pending arrival in Perth may confuse Tigers fans after CEO Shaun Mielekamp was asked about the future of both Mason and back-rower Tony Sukkar during an online forum.
Mielekamp confirmed on the forum that announcements were coming for both players, which fans had misconstrued as both being re-signed.
Code Sports understands that Sukkar will be retained by the club for the 2027 season, while Mason’s announcement was to confirm his departure.
Once viewed as a future fullback at the Tigers, Mason has taken up the Bears’ 28th roster spot following the club’s decision to release Zac Lipowicz from the first year of his development deal for 2027.