In the moments after the last post, Dragons fans will hold their breath.
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There'll be that collective thought, asking 'are we really up for this?'
Are the Dragons really instant finals contenders with Anthony Griffin in charge?
So far for every three steps forward they've taken this year - including a giant stride by beating Parramatta - it's followed by one back, in the form of a loss to the New Zealand Warriors, who've an uncanny ability to complete their sets against the Dragons.
Anzac Day comes with sombre reflection and national pride but, when the Steeden is kicked, it provides an important marker of where St George Illawarra and the Roosters are at.
Perhaps the Roosters are a step off the premiership pace without Luke Keary, but they're still a major test at the right time, on the big stage.
Recently, this column discussed the importance of Griffin making the right selections and strategic decisions. And he has proven since he's on the right path, even while Ben Hunt, who likely returns on Sunday, has been missing.
The Dragons are playing with more clear-headed confidence and purpose this year, following the muddled selection process and related doubts at the end of Paul McGregor's time.
Even so, claiming a scalp like the Roosters, a club which knows how to win premierships, would offer real belief between the playing group and long-suffering fan base alike.
After Anzac Day, the Dragons play the lowly Tigers and Bulldogs twice, the Sharks and Broncos, as well as Magic Round in Brisbane against the Storm. They're sixth, only behind Melbourne and the Roosters on for-and-against, presenting Anzac Day as a potential classic.
It is an enormous chance to march into the top four when the wintry depths of the State Origin period roll around. By Sunday night, we'll know a lot more about how far the Dragons have come.
End of the road
The Wollongong-based Wellington Phoenix have confirmed they'll be heading back to New Zealand to play their final two A-League games, after the final schedule was released on Friday.
As the NZ Warriors and NBL Breakers have done, they've shown phenomenal commitment to the cause away from friends and family for a prolonged period during the coronavirus pandemic.
From junior clinics to wearing the Wolves-inspired red kit, the Phoenix - who play against Adelaide at WIN Stadium on Anzac Day - have built a lasting connection to the Illawarra, one which will not be forgotten by the community here.
It has been in trying circumstances, the financial impost, lack of dedicated infrastructure and limited training facilities.
Hopefully we'll meet again soon, when the Wolves are back at the top table.
