Castleford Tigers: Versatility tag is just the ticket for pack man Foster

By The Newsroom
Published 7th Mar 2018, 05:15 BST
Alex Foster, Adam Milner and Oliver Holmes get to grips with Hull's Mark Minichiello. PIC: Jonathan GawthorpeAlex Foster, Adam Milner and Oliver Holmes get to grips with Hull's Mark Minichiello. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe
Alex Foster, Adam Milner and Oliver Holmes get to grips with Hull's Mark Minichiello. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe
THE TAG of utility-player is something Alex Foster is prepared to put up with if it means keeping his place in Castleford Tigers' side every week.

Foster began his career at Leeds Rhinos and had spells with Featherstone Rovers and London Broncos before arriving at Castleford on trial a year ago, after Bradford Bulls went bust. He quickly earned a permanent deal and was Tigers’ only try scorer in their Betfred Super League Grand Final defeat by Leeds Rhinos.

That was as a substitute back-rower. He has taken up a new role at prop this year, but knows his versatility boosts his chances of staying in the team on a regular basis.

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He said: “Against Hull I started at prop and ended up on the wing. I don’t know if anyone has ever done that before, but I am happy to do that and if the team needs someone to fill in any position on the field I feel I can do a good job and help them out in that respect.”