GWS utility Lachie Keeffe's match-winning goal was poetic justice for the role he played in Sunday's nailbiting three-point victory over Melbourne at the MCG.
Keeffe was tasked with competing against seven-time All-Australian ruckman Max Gawn, and despite being dominated for the majority of the day, he had one moment to turn it all around.
The former Pie burst forward with less than two minutes remaining, testing the competition's best ruck before a brave end-to-end play finished with the ball, and the game, in his hands.
"He's had a bit of practice," Giants coach Adam Kingsley joked.
"He seems to get shots, particularly in big games in those moments and so for him to be able to finish, particularly with the run forward, Gawn's had a pretty elite day. Lachie fought all day and got the moment that he took.
"It was really important for him. He's one of our favourites."
Keeffe's journey in the AFL has been anything but straightforward after being taken by Collingwood as a rookie in 2009.
Spending nine years in the black and white, the 34-year-old played 40 games, but a came to a head after testing positive to banned substance clenbuterol in 2015.
Spending two years out of the game, Keeffe was ultimately delisted by the Pies at the end of 2017 before GWS swooped in.
Since his time at the New South Wales club, the Queenslander has been a Mr.Fix-It for Kingsley and the club, playing in multiple roles over the past seven seasons.
And despite the Giants delisting and redrafting Keeffe at the end of last year, there's a reason why Kingsley can't get enough.
"There's a few things that weigh into his favour," Kingsley said.
"How many in his draft class are still playing? A handful? So there's a few things. The character of the person. He's a great teammate. He's a great club man. He's incredibly intelligent both on and off the field.
"He's like having an extra coach. The way that he helps and supports the coaching of the players, particularly the young guys, he's as good as it gets.
"He's versatile. He's played key back on Tom Hawkins. He's played key forward in big finals. He's rucked.
"Those sort of guys, they're the people that everyone loves within footy clubs. People talk about salt of the earth people, and he certainly slides into that category.
"He's super important for us, whether he's playing or not."
Kingsley also allayed any fears on Brent Daniels' hip injury, saying the Round 2 bye should help his cause.
"Just a bruised hip. I don't think it's too serious," said Kingsley.
"We've got the bye next week, so that will help. He'll be fine.
"We tried him in the last quarter but he ran off the ground saying, 'I can't run', so we made the sub call."
The Giants should also welcome back forward duo Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer while ruckman Kieran Briggs should exit concussion protocols.
