AFTER two straight wins under new coach Marcus Demaria, Koondrook-Barham will face their toughest test yet when they face-off against the Mallee Eagles on Saturday - a team considered by many to be the one to beat this season.

Having shocked the reigning premiers last round, the Raiders confidence should be sky high, with the new look playing group starting the season 2-0 for the first time since 2019.