Thu 19 Nov · 6pm
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre · Bankstown
two league historians relive the biff and glory of 80s rugby league
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Remember when rugby league was tough, colourful and full of larger-than-life characters?
Before the modern game, there was the 80s.
Join acclaimed rugby league authors Alan Whiticker and Ian Collis as they take you back to the unforgettable 80s, exploring the decade that changed the game forever.
Their book, Rugby League in the 1980s – The Power and the Passion, captures the players, personalities and moments that defined the era, from premiership glory and controversial moments to fierce rivalries and the birth of State of Origin.
Alan and Ian will also revisit the Bulldogs’ glory days of the 1980s, sharing stories of the players, rivalries and unforgettable moments that had Canterbury-Bankstown buzzing.
When: Thursday 19 November
Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, 80 Rickard Rd, Bankstown
Time: 6 -7.30pm
Cost: $5.00
Please note: Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm
A bookseller will be on site with copies of the book for purchase and signing,
Our event venue is accessible with accessible bathrooms and parking available.
Accessibility Information:
Canterbury-Bankstown Library is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected].
Our venue is accessible with ramp, accessible bathrooms, and parking available.
About the book:
The power and the passion
The 1980s saw rugby league transform from brutal battlefield to entertainment spectacle. It changed almost beyond recognition.
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When is International Men's Day: Author Talk - Rugby League in the 1980s?
Thu 19 Nov 2026, 6pm.
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Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, Bankstown, NSW.
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