Dougie Flockhart enjoying '˜balancing act' of dual Doncaster Knights role

The utility-back, who joined from Esher in 2009, completed the feat in Saturday’s 16-12 British & Irish Cup win over Rotherham.

Flockhart, 32, told The Yorkshire Post: “It’s never something I aimed for. I just wanted to keep playing at a higher level, but it’s just crept up and I do feel lucky to play for this club.

“I remember my debut pretty well. It was a tight-run game against Bedford that we ended up losing narrowly, so it was nice to get a win on Saturday.

“I know neither of us could qualify for the quarter-finals and I was trying to think of another game in my 200 where it’s been a dead rubber like that – nothing riding on it – but I can’t think of any. That’s a tribute to the club and, in fairness, being the derby against Rotherham, it was never seen as a dead rubber anyway.

“You could see with the effort both sides put in and how the crowd was that it meant plenty.”

As has so often been the case, Flockhart’s successful goal-kicks proved crucial.

The Scot had already become the South Yorkshire club’s record points-scorer earlier this month when his 14 points against Richmond took him to 1,032.

He has primarily played winger or full-back for Doncaster, but has recently operated at centre.

Flockhart, who played in the Championship final loss to Bristol last season, is unusual in some ways given he also combines his playing role with duties as strength and conditioning coach.

“It’s tough to be honest,” he said. “I have to jump between the two, get a relationship with the boys and the coaching staff at the same time, but it is rewarding.

“I have people come in from around the area to help, too, and often train students up as I can’t be in every session. It’s a bit of a balancing act, but one I enjoy.

“I do love it at Doncaster. There’s a great family feel here. I played for a real low-level team in Scotland when I first started, then went to Borders who were a professional co-operative but with nothing underneath. Esher were a real community club, but starting to be professional while Doncaster is quite a good mix of the two. We’ve a real strong junior section and that intertwines with the professional side, too.”

Only Doncaster assistant coach Glen Kenworthy has made more appearances for Knights and Flockhart added: “He actually presented me with a picture to commemorate the day.

“It was really fitting as I don’t think anyone can command as much respect as he does for what he’s done with Donny.”