On one hand, there’s the possibility of having two reasons to rejoice come full-time.
On the other, a special occasion could be ruined.
Moama reserves footballer Kyle Phipps will be faced with this duality on Saturday when he plays his 400th club game in the grand final.
If anyone could bleed black and white (let’s hope that never happens), it’s the 38-year-old, who is the quintessential one club man.
“He’s already the club's (games) record holder, but I don't think anyone's going to get to 400 any time soon,” coach Jake Kilmartin said.
“He hasn't played anywhere else, all of his footy has been at Moama.
“He's the guy that just leads from the front, tough as nails.”
Phipps is already a two-time premiership captain and is very much Kilmartin’s eyes and ears on the field.
In the coach’s own words, everyone else walks a little bit taller when the veteran leaps into a big contest or goes back with the flight to take a mark.
It’s why Kilmartin will be embracing the milestone as added motivation come Saturday.
“It'll be huge; that'll be a massive emphasis for us before the game,” he said.
It’s not like Moama needs anything extra to beat Congupna, though.
The Magpies are eyeing back-to-back flags and booked their grand final spot with minimal fuss after a 38-point win over Cobram.
Meanwhile, Congupna has taken a tougher road (pun intended) to the decider, winning three finals after placing third.
Kilmartin complimented the opposition, as the coach on the favoured side will often do before a big game.
But you could sense by his language the respect was genuine.
“They're a bloody good team,” Kilmartin said.
“We've had some really good battles against them this year and last year.
“It's always tough, and always good games against them.”
Tough comes to the fore at stoppages, which is right up Moama’s alley.
“Hopefully, we can get our head in first for the ball and get it on the outside and kick some goals,” Kilmartin said.
The reserves grand final starts from 12.10pm at Moama Recreation Reserve.
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