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NRL club in crisis as top boss quits before first game
- On Friday, Anthony De Ceglie stepped down as inaugural CEO of the Perth Bears, with football general manager Gareth Holmes assuming the interim role as the club prepares for its 2027 NRL entry.
- Sources indicate De Ceglie lacked long-term board support, despite recent efforts to solidify his position; Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys had previously granted him a temporary stay of execution.
- Club chair Ben Morton thanked De Ceglie for his leadership during the startup phase, highlighting Head Coach Mal Meninga and Assistant Coach Ben Gardiner as the organization enters its next chapter.
- Former Seven West Media executive De Ceglie helped build the 18th team while navigating skepticism from The West Australian in AFL-mad Perth, where the Perth Bears face significant market challenges.
- Perth Bears leadership plans to announce its future strategy in coming days as the team continues preparations for the 2027 season under current executive leadership.
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Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie quits
The Perth Bears announced the departure of De Ceglie - former director of news and current affairs at Seven West Media after being editor-in-chief of the West Australian newspaper - in a press release on Friday evening.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 33%
R 22%
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