NRL surprise: Stokes' right-hand man revealed as Perth Bears chief
One of Kerry Stokes' most senior lieutenants is expected to become the inaugural chief executive of the NRL's Perth Bears in a sign of rugby league's ambitions to solidify its presence in Western Australia.
Anthony De Ceglie, Seven West Media's Fremantle-born television boss, is expected to be put in charge of the NRL-controlled Bears, media sources with direct knowledge of the matter told The Australian Financial Review. The NRL, which is responsible for electing the chief executive, was approached for comment.
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