ETHAN Foreman’s move to the Tigers attack is one of many highlights in Kyneton’s run to another Bendigo Football Netball League finals series.

A midfielder or defender for a lot of his senior career, Foreman has kicked 55 goals in 17 matches for the yellow and black in the 2018 campaign.

An electrician off the footy field, Foreman has provided plenty of spark inside the forward 50m arc.

“A move to the forward line was something that Luke Beattie (senior coach) and I spoke about pre-season.

“Mitch Scholard and Ben Weightman had both left the club, so there was an opportunity to play in attack,” said Foreman.

“At times I have started deep forward, other times on a flank or in a pocket.

“The main thing is lots of running, not just to win the footy, but also to put pressure on the opposition.”

Defensive skills, pace and the ability to hit targets at a high percentage are some of Foreman’s major strengths.

“I take a lot of pride in using my pace to chase, and also to help set up goals.”

Since a first-round draw with South Bendigo at home, the Tigers have marked a win-loss record of 11-5.

This Saturday the Tigers face another big test when they tackle Golden Square.

The round 18 contest is at Tigerland, aka Kyneton Showgrounds.

Victory would ensure Kyneton holds third place and a double chance for September’s finals action.

A loss to the Bulldogs would mean both clubs meet again in an elimination final.

The round nine clash on Golden Square’s turf ended in a 34-point win for the Bulldogs.

“They played a lot better than us that day, but we learnt a lot,” said Foreman.

“Harder running and better ball use will be important to beating them.

“We believe we can hurt them on the outside, but have to win the footy or force errors.”

The Tigers have shown they have plenty of scoring power through the play of Rhys Magin, 34 goals; Jake Ward, 32; and Max O’Sullivan, 29.

Foreman believes Kyneton is fitter and stronger than in recent years.

“Pre-season has played a big part in getting us to where we are.

“Gareth Bowes was in charge for a lot of the pre-season workouts and every player was really dedicated.”

A product of Kyneton’s junior program, Foreman played his first senior match in 2009 and played for the Tigers in the Bendigo FNL or with the Bendigo Pioneers in TAC Cup under-18s action in 2010 and ’11.

Foreman switched to Riddell in 2013.

A premiership in his first year at the club was followed by runner-up and then semi-finalist in a three-season stint with the red and black.

By 2016, Foreman was back at Tigerland.

“Kyneton spoke to me about returning. It was something I was always going to do.

“The Tigers had been a big part of my life for a long time,” he said of a club his father, Ross also represented.

After a hat-trick of elimination final defeats, Kyneton is hungry to break a senior premiership drought that has run since 1997.

In their final home game of the year, Ethan Foreman and his team-mates can bank on plenty of vocal support as they tackle the Bulldogs.