bang down the door

Verb

 * 1)  To present oneself as a strong candidate for a role or achievement, explicitly or implicitly.
 * 2) * 2018 Ben Collins, Two rookie Saints earn new contracts Australian Football League, 16 October 2018. Accessed 2 May 2019.
 * "He's proved himself as a handy wingman and forward at VFL level and I'm sure he'll be banging down the door for senior selection next year."
 * 1) To demand something.