Rugby League has been a big part of Allan Foster’s life.

The NT Titans big man is currently competing his 26th season, quite remarkable considering the way he plays.

Tough, tenacious and powerful, the Nightcliff Dragons prop is no nonsense.

It all started in Campbelltown, Western Sydney. The game is more a religion in those parts and it was no different for Foster growing up.

Introduced to the 13-a-side code by his father, who was his junior coach, Foster rose through the ranks of St Gregory’s College — a rugby league school with outstanding pedigree.

A bricklayer by trade, he made the move to the Top End for work nine years ago and began playing for South Darwin.

Foster was made captain at the Bunnies, but felt a change was necessary over the wet season.

“At Souths it wasn’t what I wanted for the end of my playing days — Nightcliff’s unreal,” Foster said.

“My young bloke started playing at Nightcliff this year and he’s 7, now I coach him.”

A strong start to the season at the Dragons has once again seen Foster selected for the NT Titans.

Coming up against physical forward packs in Victoria and Western Australia at the Combined Affiliated States, it’s tough work.

However, Foster insists he and his fellow forwards can win the battle of the middle and take the NT to their first title since 2004.

“It’s a bit full on, three games in three days. Being an older bloke, you have to stick to your recovery. By the last game you are a bit sore, but all the boys help you through it,” he said.

“I always love the camaraderie, being with the boys. There is always banter, especially the front rowers, we give it to each other.”

The CAS Championships run from June 22-25 in Adelaide