The Jets' proposal to enter the NRL league has taken a significant step forward as they have secured a funding commitment of $40 million. They aspire to become part of an expanded NRL competition by 2028 and are optimistic about Wayne Bennett, the renowned coach, continuing to lead the team if he chooses to do so.

Should the Australian Rugby League Commission grant them a license, the Jets' partnership would center around Ipswich, just west of Brisbane, and they aim to revive the former Brisbane Jets' NRL bid alongside the Newtown Jets foundation club. The league is set to include two new teams by the 2028 season, with the Perth Bears positioned as frontrunners, but the Jets are confident in their stance that Papua New Guinea should not be the other team.

A triple-tiered government commitment will facilitate the redevelopment of North Ipswich Reserve and aid in establishing a center of excellence for the team. Moreover, the bid has tentatively arranged to hold all home games at Lang Park, where they will don the green and white colors representative of Ipswich, while wearing the traditional Newtown jersey during away matches in Sydney and practicing at Henson Park.

The venture is backed by several wealthy benefactors, including prominent businessman and Newtown life member John Singleton, eliminating previous financial concerns faced by the Brisbane Jets, who lost to the Dolphins for the league's 17th team. Steve Johnson, the bid chairman and head of Ipswich Jets, has signed a non-disclosure agreement with the NRL, hence refraining from public comments. However, Scott Sattler, a noted former player with ties to the area, is vocal about the potential of the Jets’ bid.

Sattler emphasized the strong local support for an NRL team in Ipswich and surrounding regions, drawing parallels to the Cowboys' successful establishment. He noted the historical significance of the Newtown Jets and the existing fan base as vital assets that should be leveraged in the expansion.

He also pointed out the competitive landscape posed by the AFL, acknowledging its growing footprint in the region, which has concerned the NRL. Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has deep roots in the western corridor, and at the conclusion of his current contract with South Sydney in 2027, he may remain a viable coaching option, with Sattler asserting that Bennett's passion and capability in the sport continue to flourish regardless of his age.