Cooper keen on top job

ACTING Mudgeeraba president Dean Cooper is likely to pursue the role on a permanent basis as the Wallabies transition to life without club great John White.

With long-serving president White stepping down due to work commitments this month, Cooper and club secretary Paul Cameselle will share the top job for the rest of the season.

A former junior and senior player at Sid Bigg Park, Cooper returned to the committee this season after four years away and was a key figure in luring new coach Jamie Boelen back to the club.

As eager as ever to deliver success to Mudgeeraba, the 46-year-old said he had not ruled out entering the presidential race when the Wallabies hold their AGM at the end of the season.

“I’m interested in staying on. I’ve got my own ideas on where I think the club should be heading towards,” said Cooper, who will focus on the seniors and leave Cameselle to concentrate on juniors.

“There’s a few projects I’d like to continue with and finish off. I’m very passionate about the seniors and trying to build a bigger junior base.

“At the moment (Paul and I) are there to try and support everyone. It’s just to help get through the rest of the season.

“I want to try to put (the club) in a better position than it is in now. I hate being around the bottom of the table (in Premier League).”

Key to the club’s revival could be Boelen, Cooper said.

“We’re supporting him 100 per cent and the players are getting behind what he’s preaching,” he said.

“The seniors are now where we want them.”