Taking It To The Streets Book

The Newtown Jets are rugby league’s oldest club, but their modern story is one of survival, reinvention, and resilience. Taking It To The Streets is an updated history of the Jets that shines a light on their remarkable second life in the game, from 1991 through to 2018.

Author Glen Dwyer, who lived and breathed this era as the club’s media officer, brings unique insight into how the Jets overcame adversity and adapted to a changing sporting landscape. The book is filled with anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, photographs, and interviews with players, officials, and fans who helped keep the famous blue-and-white jersey alive.

This is not just a sporting history—it’s a story of identity, passion, and community. From the struggles of exclusion from the top grade to their role as a vital part of the modern rugby league scene, the Jets’ journey is one of grit and determination.

What they’re saying about Taking It To The Streets:

• “The modern saga of the club that refused to die is one of the great and inspiring tales of modern rugby league.” – Ian Heads, journalist and historian.

• “This is the classic tale of re-invention, of a club that wouldn’t lie down and die.” – Dave Hadfield, rugby league journalist.

• “The Newtown Jets’ recent history is about passion and the Australian spirit, about overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds.” – Anthony Albanese MP.

• “This book is an important record of a landmark period in this old club’s history … Glen Dwyer is uniquely positioned to tell the story of Newtown’s recent history.” – Terry Williams, author and historian.

Whether you’re a lifelong Jets fan, a student of rugby league history, or simply someone who loves a story about persistence and heart, this book belongs on your shelf.

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 300+ with photos and interviews

• Publisher: Newtown Jets RLFC