IT IS amazing how many times that two teams despite their respective positions on the ladder, (Foster sixth and Toora 12th prior to round nine) can manage to fight out a closer than expected clash built on the back of a long-standing rivalry.

However, one of those times was not on the weekend gone, Foster flexing their muscle and at the same time sending a message to the league, that the Tigers are ready for bigger and better challenges. 

“Really pleased with our performance after the first 10 minutes - we had some post bye rust, but to have eleven or twelve different goal kickers and being ruthless was something we haven’t been as a group in a long time,” said Sam Davies, Foster coach.

That ruthlessness signals that the Foster team is the real deal, and no one knows that more than their weekend opponent in Toora. 

 “Extremely tough day against a Foster side stacked with talent and a young player that’ll have every AFL recruiter salivating over the next three years,” said Jack Weston, Toora coach.

Young Zak Dursma is an obvious talent, from a talented family of sporting prodigies.

But he is but one of a number that are making a Tigers team better as each week passes, and they will need to be as well, because waiting for their opportunity to have a go at Foster is Stony Creek this weekend.