A near two-month absence from competitive rugby would perhaps have you believe that this league fixture would be a slow burner.
But Perthshire returned to play their part in an enthralling game against Hillhead Jordanhill and one where both teams went hammer and tongs for the duration.
Despite a lack of digits on the scoreboard, the Eagles soared in battle and were gutted to have no points to show for their efforts across the afternoon.
