The new Committee of the Cooma United Rugby League Football Club is delighted and excited about the 2010 season with the news that the Stallions have signed Jeff ‘Duck’ Donald as first grade captain-coach.
Donald needs no introduction to the locals and the group 16 competition being a dominant up front, tough, no nonsense forward for the club in and around 2003-2006. He has a very strong affiliation with the club, being a local and starting his career with the Colts as a junior player.
Jeff, due to work commitments has lived and played in the strong Canberra District competition for the past 3 years and also coached the Queanbeyan Kangaroos seconds.
“We’re coming down to have a look. There are a few good players down there and a few younger fellas coming through,” Donald said.
The new coach has plenty of new ideas and is hopeful all current and past locals who still have a passion to win a Group 16 title will support the club in 2010.
Following on from the disappointing loss in last season’s grand final, Donald is looking to make a serious mark on the 2010 competition.
“We lost the 06 and I think the 05 grand final as well, we we’re definitely coming down to have a crack and win it.”
Donald believes he will be able to contribute significantly to the Stallions next season, due to his experience and new fresh outlook.
“Being on the paddock helps a lot [as a coach]. When you’re on the field it’s easier to give guidance and experience to the other players,” he said.