Collingwood have just won their first AFL premiership in 13 years and are already daring to dream of adding a second in quick succession.
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Twelve months on from crashing out in the preliminary final, and in just their second year under Craig McRae, the Magpies beat Brisbane in a thrilling grand final to claim the ultimate glory.
First comes the fun, but then will come the steely resolve.
Collingwood can not only stave off the chasing pack but go outright clear of fierce rivals Essendon and Carlton on 17 flags if they double up next year.
"Everyone at this club has helped me and this team to get where we need to be and I tell you what - it's just the beginning," enforcer Brayden Maynard said.
"This day, we're gonna lap it up, we're gonna have some serious fun, I might burn down Melbourne.
"But I'm looking forward to celebrating with the team because it's been two years of getting after it, getting better every day.
"We got better for this moment I don't want to get ahead of myself too much but we've built this culture, we can do anything."
The culture has frequently been cited by McRae.
Collingwood have focused on reconnecting with their history and past players, and righting past wrongs - such as acting upon the Do Better report into racism at the club.
There has also been an emphasis on building a closeness and family atmosphere, led foremost by McRae.
"The connection that we have is so genuine," defender Isaac Quaynor told AAP.
"There's genuine care. The culture of the place is somewhere that people want to be and people thrive. I think that's a big part of it.
"When I speak about culture and connection and care, that's a big part of it with Fly, the way that he's been able to foster that culture. A family-first culture."
Make no mistake, on-field excellence is still a priority.
"We just want to win," Maynard said.
"We want to come into the club every day and get better.
"We just set ourselves up so when we come to game day we know that we've done everything - everything - to get the result we want. And it's all led to now."
When asked if this was the start of a dynasty, McRae said "No. This is today and we're enjoying today.
"It's a really special day for the footy club."
But the phrase "back to back" certainly hasn't been banned yet.
"Well apparently 'Ginni' (Jack Ginnivan) was saying that we're going back to back," Quaynor said.
"I have complete belief in this group but I'm wary of living in the moment and just enjoying it as it is now. But definitely there's belief.
"I've got major belief in his group. Major belief. So anything's possible.
"I've always said we're building something special. Why not?"
There's also already fire in the belly, too.
"Hungry for more," Nick Daicos said.
"It's an addictive feeling."
Australian Associated Press
