No coach, no worries for Tigers
THERE was a building expectation that one week would soon determine a number of clubs’ seasons. Not many, however, believed that round thirteen might be it. MDU were under no illusions as to the enormity of the task as they ventured to the home...
By Rob Popplestone
THERE was a building expectation that one week would soon determine a number of clubs’ seasons.
Not many, however, believed that round thirteen might be it.
MDU were under no illusions as to the enormity of the task as they ventured to the home ground of the Tigers to take on the top of the table team at their home ground.
Foster had only tasted defeat once in season 2025 and they were determined that their second would not be in round thirteen against the Demons.
Foster 23-9-147 to MDU 10-6-66.
The Tigers’ comprehensive victory now sets a high benchmark for the rest of the competition.
The win was much more impressive given the coach was actually in another country at the time.
“Unfortunately I was away at a funeral in NZ on the weekend, but luckily we have such a strong club and message across the group we could still go to work,” Sam Davies, Foster coach said.
“Besty (Jake Best) took over but our first half was filled with undisciplined acts and giving away goals – we were on top, but the scoreboard may not have reflected that. The second half showcased the way we wanted to play and our ability to score and defend as a group. The midfield dominated and our forwards got really good looks.
“We’ll enjoy the week off before our last four games.”
As the Tigers get to rest before returning in round fourteen, the Demons cannot wait to redeem themselves after the disappointment of such a devastating loss.
“There’s no easy way to say this, but yesterday’s performance was poor and extremely disappointing,” Rhett Kelly, MDU coach said.
“While the first half showed promise for a great game of footy, unfortunately, we didn’t come to play after halftime. Full credit to Foster; they are a great team and had all the answers across the board.
They outworked us for longer and were able to score heavily, and we simply couldn’t respond.
“I want to apologise to our supporters who made the trek down the road. That was not who we want to be, and we need to be a lot better than what we dished up in that second half.
“The great thing about footy is that we have another chance next week to respond.”
The Demons sit fourth on the MGFNL ladder, but unless they respond immediately that position will also come under threat from a number of clubs in close pursuit.
