The front rower is a welcome addition to the club, and was a former player. Last year he took a year off and played for the Wauchope Blues in the Group 3 competition and in turn gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. He also went on to represent the Oxley Pioneers and was an integral part of the team.

McMurray is very passionate about the Mustangs and is looking forward to his new role.

“It is something I have been interested in doing,” he said.

“The opportunity for me to come back to the club arose and I jumped at the chance.

“I also did not want to see the club fade away.”

McMurray said he has big plans for the club and wants to make it more of a family affair.

“I plan to make the club more family orientated,” he said.

“I have also been talking to a couple of the local boys and drumming up some interest.

“Really what I would love is for everyone living on the Macleay to play for the Mustangs – not some other club in Group 2.”

The Mustangs are in discussions with a top local fitness person who they hope will work with all three grades.

McMurray is very keen to get all Mustangs players as fit as possible.

And with that in mind the club will kick of training for the 2010 season this month.

They will train one night a week starting on November 19 at 6pm at Verge St Oval for all grades.

Last season the Mustangs were plagued with wet weather with meant they were unable to train, especially when the Kempsey Shire Council closed the sporting grounds.

However every Mustangs player can feel relieved at the fact the club is working on a contingency plan for when it rains on training nights. So players will be training rain, hail or shine.

As well as having a strong focus on player’s families, the club is focusing on younger players as well.

Wayne Spurgin is at the helm of the under 18s and with his understanding of the game and wisdom he is a driving force of the club.