I haven't seen a greater finish to a career than the one enjoyed by Steve Menzies in 2008.
To score a try in a record grand final win with the only club you've ever played for will be a memory the Beaver will take to his grave.
That's why I'm surprised to hear him talk about a possible return.
I think it would be sad if somehow Menzies found himself back in the NRL again.
Why, approaching his 37th birthday, would he risk soiling such a fairytale ending?
My old mate is still playing good footy in the UK Super League but comparing that competition to the NRL is like putting Joyce Mayne up against Elle Macpherson.
Beaver won't play against Manly and the Sea Eagles have closed that chapter in their history and are looking to the future.
Instead of Menzies playing on, I'd like the NRL to look up the word 'proactive' in the dictionary and employ him and another NRL great, Steve Price, in an ambassadorial and mentoring role.
Get them out there to all the clubs and speak to the players.
Have them instil the virtues and standards they had on and off the field during their great careers.
Let them talk about the potential pitfalls associated with going off track, especially now that the stench of betting rorts has joined drugs and alcohol as a problem needing real education.
Price and Menzies can get out to coaching clinics in the city and country areas, they call talk about saying no to drugs and the need to look after your body.
The NRL needs to get people involved who young players look up to and respect and who haven't been out of the game too long.
Get rid of the deadwood in at NRL HQ and put these two modern day greats to work and reap the enormous benefits.
It's time David Gallop and the NRL directors looked outside the square and did just that.
If they don't employ Menzies and Price, they are derelict in their duty.
Look at matters on the field, it won't surprise you to learn that I believe the Sea Eagles can overcome the massive odds and topple St George Illawarra at Kogarah in Sunday's fourth qualifying final.
We all know the Dragons' dry cleaners put a little too much starch in their collars this time of the year and the occasion and weight of expectation could get to them.
The Sea Eagles have got nothing to lose and won't die wondering.
In the other games I expect the Titans to overcome the Warriors, the Roosters to see off West Tigers and Penrith to easily account for Canberra.
See you next week when eight teams become six.