Perth team confirmed to join NRL in $65m deal funded by Western Australia taxpayers

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Western Australia premier Roger Cook has revealed the details of the heavily-anticipated NRL expansion team based in Perth, although it is not yet certain whether the new franchise will join the competition in 2027 or 2028.

Cook said the deal will cost WA taxpayers $60m over seven years in "direct financial support" and another $5.6m in matchday and marketing assistance.