Brad Fittler has done it all in his rugby league career, from lifting premiership trophies with two clubs to winning State of Origin series as both a player and coach.
But when the Roosters legend came face-to-face with Olympic icon Cathy Freeman this week, there was a "fanboy" moment he had never experienced before.
Fittler, along with close mate Andrew Johns, was inducted into the Stadium Australia Hall of Fame, joining some legends of multiple sports.
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A gala event was held at Homebush to celebrate 25 years since the Sydney Olympics and Fittler was in awe of both Freeman and swimming champion Ian Thorpe.
In the lead-up to the 2000 Olympics, the league great was part of a torch-running event in Parramatta and still holds the symbol to this day.
So when the opportunity arose to get two legendary signatures on it, Fittler – with the help of Nine host James Bracey – wasn't going to miss out.
"It was awesome, it was a fantastic night," he said on Nine's Freddy and The Eighth.
"Both of us were a bit [of a] fanboy for Cathy Freeman.
"I ran the torch [before the Olympics] and it was an incredible, out of body experience.
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"I remember I lit the cauldron at Parramatta and ran over the top of this outdoor amphitheatre. It was a great build-up and got more and more exciting and then when I ran over the top, it was packed with thousands of people.
"I've always wanted to get those two to sign it – Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe – but I was so nervous, I don't think I have ever asked anyone for an autograph.
"James Bracey actually broke the ice, he was fantastic and got it signed."
Johns was similarly stunned by the presence of Freeman, who is still perhaps the most beloved Olympian in the country's history after claiming the 400m gold medal.
"I think what Cathy achieved is probably the greatest Australian Olympic moment and then Ian Thorpe is our greatest-ever swimmer," the Knights legend said.
"She's the coolest lady, so humble and shy – it was intimidating to meet her."
Johns and Fittler were the only two rugby league players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame for their exploits on the field at club, state and international level.
Athletes from football, rugby union, athletics and swimming were also honoured.
Stadium Australia Hall of Fame inaugural inductees
- Athletics – Cathy Freeman, Louise Sauvage, Tim Sullivan
- Rugby league – Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler
- Rugby union – John Eales, Jonny Wilkinson
- Football – John Aloisi, Mark Schwarzer
- Swimming – Ian Thorpe
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