QUEANBEYAN Whites junior Robbie Coleman has backed himself to one day play a leadership role for the ACT Brumbies, after vice-captaining the Canberra Vikings in the National Rugby Championship in its inaugural season.
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The 'Prince of Queanbeyan' has had a stellar season for the Vikings, even though they have won just two games and are unlikely to make the top four to play in the semi-finals.
They would need a devastating win against Brisbane City this Saturday, while also relying on the Perth Spirit to suffer a big loss against the NSW Country Eagles.
But wherever the Vikings end up finishing, Coleman said he has learned a lot about his own leadership skills throughout the season, and said he is now mature enough to take on a leadership role in the ACT Brumbies squad.
"I've really enjoyed it. It took me a couple of rounds to really get involved, and I'm just happy to step up and help where I can," Coleman said.
"When I first came in for the Brumbies I was younger and a bit more immature."
"But now I've got over 50 games under my belt and I'm a lot more experienced, and I feel as though I'm improving each week."
Coleman has also returned to his preferred position of flyhalf in recent weeks, where he has played most of his local football with the Queanbeyan Whites, including the club's last John I Dent Cup premiership in 2010.
He said playing in a play-making role had also helped to mature his game, as he had the opportunity to direct play and communicate with his teammates more on the field.
"I was out of that position for a fair few years but I'm really starting to get more of a touch there and it's all coming back to me a bit," he said.
"I feel play making is a big part of my game, and I think I could do it for the Brumbies as well."