When Nicho Hynes leads Cronulla on to Brookvale Oval to take on Manly on Sunday he'll do it as the reigning Dally M winner, a State of Origin hopeful and one of rugby league's best and most beloved players.
The 26-year-old's rise in recent years has been nothing short of remarkable and, given his story is one that begins with the Sea Eagles, his journey will full circle this weekend.