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<p><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/topic/perth-bears-6hjh" target="" rel="" title="Perth Bears">Perth Bears</a> board member and Nine presenter <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/james-bracey-25py" target="" rel="" title="James Bracey">James Bracey</a> found himself in the firing line once again on Monday, with <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/phil-gould-267v" target="" rel="" title="Phil Gould">Phil Gould</a> now putting him under the microscope.</p><p>Just one week on from <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-james-bracey-and-paul-gallen-clash-perth-bears-recruitment-promotion-100-footy-video-20260504-p5ztpt.html" target="" rel="" title="Paul Gallen's on-air stoush with Bracey">Paul Gallen's on-air stoush with Bracey</a>, the topic was front and centre again on the latest episode of Nine's <em>100% Footy</em>.</p><p>What started out as a jovial recount of the clash between the panellists that prompted discussions about the Bears need for assistance in signing marquee players, Gallen was ready to come out swinging - but this time, managed to drag Gould into the debate.</p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin/state-of-origin-news-2026-queensland-maroons-selections-billy-slater-comments-tom-dearden-replacement-potential-debutants-20260511-p5zvsl.html" target="_blank"><strong>Slater coy on selections amid claims of mass changes</strong></a></p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/athletics/gout-gout-news-2026-di-sheppard-comments-60-minutes-profile-interview-20260511-p5zvst.html" target="_blank"><strong>Gout's 'grouchy grandma' coach admits her one non-negotiable</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/cricket/news-2026-australia-contracts-rejected-players-george-bailey-comments-big-bash-league-overseas-players-frustration-20260511-p5zvrr.html" target="_blank" rel="" title=""><strong>Bailey denies concerns as Aussie stars refuse to sign contracts</strong></a></p><p>It came after <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-bears-are-set-to-win-cap-concessions-at-last-but-there-s-a-bigger-problem-brewing-20260508-p5zv3w.html" target="" rel="" title="The Sydney Morning Herald">The Sydney Morning Herald</a> reported Perth will receive some help from the NRL ahead of their inaugural 2027 season, <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-perth-bears-expansion-squad-roster-criticism-james-bracey-paul-gallen-argument-mal-meninga-comments-reaction-20260509-p5zvd1.html" target="" rel="" title="which has already put rivals offside">which has already put rivals offside</a>.</p><img data-id="af09c2c8-03b4-4b6d-b1ce-a7064df9870c" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/af09c2c8-03b4-4b6d-b1ce-a7064df9870c" caption="James Bracey and Paul Gallen go head-to-head." alt="" source="Nine" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" fs="true" master-key="af09c2c8-03b4-4b6d-b1ce-a7064df9870c"/><p>"I don't think you deserve any salary cap dispensation or any help," Gallen said.</p><p>"What happens to the rest of the competition? Gus, if they get salary cap dispensation, are you gonna be upset?"</p><p>Gould - who acted like he was asleep while Gallen and Bracey went at it - then sprung into action and took a swipe at Bracey's plea to league bosses for assistance.</p><p>"Absolutely, I'm voting against that. What do you need help for? It's not a charity mate, it's a competition," the Bulldogs general manager said.</p><p><em><strong>WATCH THE FULL VIDEO FROM 100% FOOTY ABOVE</strong></em></p><p>Bracey then explained what the Bears were seeking after he met with Peter V'landys and RLPA boss Clint Newton last week to make their case.</p><p>"Just to make it clear, when you're talking about salary cap dispensation, it's not about adding a couple million bucks to the salary cap," he said.</p><p>"Maybe get a bit of help with third parties, that would be nice."</p><p>Gould then chimed back in immediately and questioned whether that was allowed, given third-party agreements for players can't be directly organised by clubs.</p><img data-id="9fcc812b-8a5c-4982-b54a-99d5e140defd" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/9fcc812b-8a5c-4982-b54a-99d5e140defd" caption="Phil Gould and James Bracey speak about the Perth Bears." alt="" source="Nine" data-width="1396" data-height="785" fs="true" master-key="9fcc812b-8a5c-4982-b54a-99d5e140defd"/><p>"Clubs can't organise third parties. You shouldn't be talking to the NRL, you should be talking to Perth - but you're not allowed to do that," he said.</p><p>Bracey then tried to veer away from the topic with a cheeky dig at the Dogs boss.</p><p>"I'm just flying the flag for my team Gus, just like you - we've all got conflicts here, there and everywhere," he said. </p><p><em><strong>Watch the 2026 NRL season live and free on Nine and</strong></em> <a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/IhJRsjCw00b"><em><strong>9Now</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p>The pressure on the Bears has been exacerbated by <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-jarome-luai-signs-with-png-chiefs-tells-wests-tigers-20260428-p5zrtp.html" target="" rel="" title="Jarome Luai's decision to sign with the PNG Chiefs for 2028">Jarome Luai's decision to sign with the PNG Chiefs for 2028</a>, giving them a genuine marquee player already.</p><p>Chiefs boss and former journalist <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-png-chiefs-inaugural-squad-potential-targets-analysis-michael-chammas-exclusive-comments-20260408-p5zm51.html" target="" rel="" title="Michael Chammas">Michael Chammas</a> flew over a handful of podcasters last week, <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-papua-new-guinea-challenges-chiefs-facilities-media-tour-opinion-20260509-p5zv9i.html" target="" rel="" title="as well as Nine sports reporter Zac Bailey">as well as Nine sports reporter Zac Bailey</a>, to get a glimpse into life in Port Moresby and affording them the chance to speak with government officials.</p><img data-video-id="6395018570112" src="https://vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/2026/05/771075/pickerimage.jpg" caption="Zac Bailey tours the PNG Chiefs facilities in an exclusive first look for 9News." alt="First look at PNG Chiefs facilities" data-vms-id="ref:cmoxmcqon000j0hnx2vn44vio" account="network"/><p>Bracey was asked by Gallen why the Bears haven't done a similar thing - but he had a more than valid answer, showing the differences between the new clubs.</p><p>"He's using [PNG] government money for that, we're owned by the NRL," Bracey said.</p><p>Allana Ferguson sat and watched the heated and at times, awkward, segment unfold and assured viewers it was a legitimate debate.</p><p>"I can't believe people are questioning whether this is genuine or not - this is as genuine as it gets," she said.</p> <p><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/topic/perth-bears-6hjh" target="" rel="" title="Perth Bears">Perth Bears</a> board member and Nine presenter <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/james-bracey-25py" target="" rel="" title="James Bracey">James Bracey</a> found himself in the firing line once again on Monday, with <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/person/phil-gould-267v" target="" rel="" title="Phil Gould">Phil Gould</a> now putting him under the microscope.</p><p>Just one week on from <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-james-bracey-and-paul-gallen-clash-perth-bears-recruitment-promotion-100-footy-video-20260504-p5ztpt.html" target="" rel="" title="Paul Gallen's on-air stoush with Bracey">Paul Gallen's on-air stoush with Bracey</a>, the topic was front and centre again on the latest episode of Nine's <em>100% Footy</em>.</p><p>What started out as a jovial recount of the clash between the panellists that prompted discussions about the Bears need for assistance in signing marquee players, Gallen was ready to come out swinging - but this time, managed to drag Gould into the debate.</p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin/state-of-origin-news-2026-queensland-maroons-selections-billy-slater-comments-tom-dearden-replacement-potential-debutants-20260511-p5zvsl.html" target="_blank"><strong>Slater coy on selections amid claims of mass changes</strong></a></p><p><strong>READ MORE:</strong> <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/athletics/gout-gout-news-2026-di-sheppard-comments-60-minutes-profile-interview-20260511-p5zvst.html" target="_blank"><strong>Gout's 'grouchy grandma' coach admits her one non-negotiable</strong></a></p><p></p><p><strong>READ MORE: </strong><a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/cricket/news-2026-australia-contracts-rejected-players-george-bailey-comments-big-bash-league-overseas-players-frustration-20260511-p5zvrr.html" target="_blank" rel="" title=""><strong>Bailey denies concerns as Aussie stars refuse to sign contracts</strong></a></p><p>It came after <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-bears-are-set-to-win-cap-concessions-at-last-but-there-s-a-bigger-problem-brewing-20260508-p5zv3w.html" target="" rel="" title="The Sydney Morning Herald">The Sydney Morning Herald</a> reported Perth will receive some help from the NRL ahead of their inaugural 2027 season, <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-perth-bears-expansion-squad-roster-criticism-james-bracey-paul-gallen-argument-mal-meninga-comments-reaction-20260509-p5zvd1.html" target="" rel="" title="which has already put rivals offside">which has already put rivals offside</a>.</p><img data-id="af09c2c8-03b4-4b6d-b1ce-a7064df9870c" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/af09c2c8-03b4-4b6d-b1ce-a7064df9870c" caption="James Bracey and Paul Gallen go head-to-head." alt="" source="Nine" data-width="1920" data-height="1080" fs="true" master-key="af09c2c8-03b4-4b6d-b1ce-a7064df9870c"/><p>"I don't think you deserve any salary cap dispensation or any help," Gallen said.</p><p>"What happens to the rest of the competition? Gus, if they get salary cap dispensation, are you gonna be upset?"</p><p>Gould - who acted like he was asleep while Gallen and Bracey went at it - then sprung into action and took a swipe at Bracey's plea to league bosses for assistance.</p><p>"Absolutely, I'm voting against that. What do you need help for? It's not a charity mate, it's a competition," the Bulldogs general manager said.</p><p><em><strong>WATCH THE FULL VIDEO FROM 100% FOOTY ABOVE</strong></em></p><p>Bracey then explained what the Bears were seeking after he met with Peter V'landys and RLPA boss Clint Newton last week to make their case.</p><p>"Just to make it clear, when you're talking about salary cap dispensation, it's not about adding a couple million bucks to the salary cap," he said.</p><p>"Maybe get a bit of help with third parties, that would be nice."</p><p>Gould then chimed back in immediately and questioned whether that was allowed, given third-party agreements for players can't be directly organised by clubs.</p><img data-id="9fcc812b-8a5c-4982-b54a-99d5e140defd" src="https://prod.static9.net.au/fs/9fcc812b-8a5c-4982-b54a-99d5e140defd" caption="Phil Gould and James Bracey speak about the Perth Bears." alt="" source="Nine" data-width="1396" data-height="785" fs="true" master-key="9fcc812b-8a5c-4982-b54a-99d5e140defd"/><p>"Clubs can't organise third parties. You shouldn't be talking to the NRL, you should be talking to Perth - but you're not allowed to do that," he said.</p><p>Bracey then tried to veer away from the topic with a cheeky dig at the Dogs boss.</p><p>"I'm just flying the flag for my team Gus, just like you - we've all got conflicts here, there and everywhere," he said. </p><p><em><strong>Watch the 2026 NRL season live and free on Nine and</strong></em> <a href="https://stream.9now.com.au/IhJRsjCw00b"><em><strong>9Now</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p>The pressure on the Bears has been exacerbated by <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-jarome-luai-signs-with-png-chiefs-tells-wests-tigers-20260428-p5zrtp.html" target="" rel="" title="Jarome Luai's decision to sign with the PNG Chiefs for 2028">Jarome Luai's decision to sign with the PNG Chiefs for 2028</a>, giving them a genuine marquee player already.</p><p>Chiefs boss and former journalist <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-png-chiefs-inaugural-squad-potential-targets-analysis-michael-chammas-exclusive-comments-20260408-p5zm51.html" target="" rel="" title="Michael Chammas">Michael Chammas</a> flew over a handful of podcasters last week, <a href="https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-papua-new-guinea-challenges-chiefs-facilities-media-tour-opinion-20260509-p5zv9i.html" target="" rel="" title="as well as Nine sports reporter Zac Bailey">as well as Nine sports reporter Zac Bailey</a>, to get a glimpse into life in Port Moresby and affording them the chance to speak with government officials.</p><img data-video-id="6395018570112" src="https://vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/2026/05/771075/pickerimage.jpg" caption="Zac Bailey tours the PNG Chiefs facilities in an exclusive first look for 9News." alt="First look at PNG Chiefs facilities" data-vms-id="ref:cmoxmcqon000j0hnx2vn44vio" account="network"/><p>Bracey was asked by Gallen why the Bears haven't done a similar thing - but he had a more than valid answer, showing the differences between the new clubs.</p><p>"He's using [PNG] government money for that, we're owned by the NRL," Bracey said.</p><p>Allana Ferguson sat and watched the heated and at times, awkward, segment unfold and assured viewers it was a legitimate debate.</p><p>"I can't believe people are questioning whether this is genuine or not - this is as genuine as it gets," she said.</p> https://ift.tt/EdIhkgQ<br>
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