With tears in her eyes as the siren sounded on the Raiders' first NRLW game at GIO Stadium, Katrina Fanning's emotions reflected what was felt around the ground.
The fact that the Raiders defeated competition heavyweights the Roosters 24-14 last Saturday (29 July) in front of just over 8000 fans was second behind the magnitude of the moment.
That moment has been years in the making.
The players obviously realised the significance as their post-game on-field celebrations were akin to a premiership victory.