Jumping Jack

Garry Jack was one of rugby league's most respected and consistent performers - a Balmain Tigers legend, New South Wales State of Origin representative and Kangaroo who built his reputation on courage, reliability and team-first values.In Jumping Jack, he tells his story with honesty, humour and perspective. From his early days chasing the dream of first grade to the unforgettable highs of the late 1980s including the epic 1989 grand final Jack reflects on the moments that shaped his career and the people who shaped him.He shares insights into the changing world of professional rugby league, lifts the lid on key moments on and off the field, and speaks candidly about life after football, including surviving a cardiac arrest and finding new purpose beyond the game.Warm, reflective and refreshingly grounded, Jumping Jack is a story about resilience, loyalty, and staying true to yourself on the field and beyond it.