Tara Murray
Jamie Lobb will finish up as Diggers Rest coach at the end of the season, with one of the competition’s best players named as his replacement.
The Riddell District Football League club announced on Friday that Lobb had decided not to continue on next season.
“Jamie and the club have been discussing his tenure throughout the season and while our preference was to maintain Jamie in the role, he has indicated that he would like to spend more time with his family,” the club said in a statement.
“Fortunately for the club Jamie will not be lost to us, and he has committed to staying involved with the club in an off-field role for season 2025 and beyond.
“Jamie has an incredible record as senior coach and in the four completed seasons (two cancelled and one pending) that Jamie has led the club we have had two senior premierships, three reserves premierships and a runner up which highlights the strength of the club during his reign. J
“amie has also been a great support to the committee during his tenure and has always worked hard on sponsorship, functions and anything else the club required from him.
“We feel comfortable in saying that nobody has had a bigger impact on the club since he took over as coach in what has been a very successful period.”
While Lobb is stepping back, Shaun Campbell will take over as a coach.
Campbell joined the club this year from Parkside and had an instant impact. His coaching background involves being an assistant coach for the Western Bulldogs AFLW program.
“Shaun has a strong reputation as a leader and has had success in previous coaching roles at Wagga Tigers as well as recent experience at the elite level,” the Burras said.
“After joining us earlier this year Shaun has impressed everyone with his football nous, relationship building and commitment to his preparation.
“Shaun and the club are extremely excited about the role and will look to make further announcements about players re-signings, assistant coaches and recruits in the coming weeks.”
