SCORING the winning try in a Super W grand final, being named as captain of the national side and then leading your country to back-to-back Test wins on home soil with player of match performances.
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If Grace Hamilton thought that season 2019 couldn't get any better - well, she was wrong.
On Monday night the Panuara product was named the NSW Waratahs Super W Player of the Year which was an achievement she labelled "super exciting".
However, the ever-humble Wallaroos skipper played down her achievement after lifting the trophy and said the best was yet to come.
"I just kinda work off the back of everyone else's hard work, that's kind of my style, just do what's best for the team," she said.
"I'm super competitive and always try to get the win.
"I've still got a lot to learn in the game and that's just something I've got to take day by day, but hopefully I can be a leader in that regard. It's something that I've got to work on, but something I'm excited to work on."
Hamilton's grand final effort saw the Waratahs not only clinch their second consecutive Super W crown, but extend their unbeaten streak to two years.
Trying to further build on that run next season is a prospect which excites Hamilton, but she knows the Waratahs will have a target on them.
"There's something special about New South Wales, but look, every other state, they're special too," she said.
"So I can't wait for next year, next season, when every other team is up and ready to beat us. I know a three-peat is probably one of the hardest things you could ever do, but I think all these girls are ready for that, so I'm excited for it."
But for now, Hamilton's focus lies with the Wallaroos she captains and building on the form which saw them clean sweep their two-Test series against Japan. It will be crucial if Hamilton is to lead her side to victory over New Zealand in a two test series which starts in Perth on August 10.
"Having Japan, Test matches at home, is so great for women's rugby and I think great for the Wallaroos in general," she said.
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