The last time the Rockingham Rams won the flag, Scott Franklin was lacing up his boots as a player.
The year was 1997, and Franklin was just 22-years-old playing in what he hoped was the start of a prolific run for the league's most northern club.
His side belted Pinjarra to the tune of nine goals that day, claiming the club's first premiership with a 14.17 (101) 7.5 (47) win at Anniversary Park.
Overall I just want our current players to experience that same success we got to back in the day.
- Rams coach Scott Franklin
But not much success followed.
It was eight years until the Rams appeared in their next premiership, but they were thoroughly dismantled by the Harvey Bulls that day.
They'd go on to play in the 2011 and 2012 grand finals, being beaten by perennial powerhouse Waroona on both occasions.
Now, they again find themselves in a battle for glory, and this time Franklin has the chance to achieve a rare feat as he looks to become both a premiership player and coach at the club.
"I've been with this club almost my whole life," Franklin said.
"I played here as a young 16-year-old, I played in that last premiership and I'm lucky enough to be a life member, so to also win a flag as a coach would be special.
"Overall I just want our current players to experience that same success we got to back in the day."
But while the coach is eager to bring the winning feeling home to Anniversary Park once again, he stated breaking the 22-year long drought wouldn't be a driving force as the Rams take on Baldivis.
"We haven't even spoke about the last flag or anything like that, to be honest," he said.
"It's definitely not something that's going to drive us. We know we've got a job to do so that's what's on our minds at the moment."
The Rams and Brumbies clash in the grand final at Rushton Park this Saturday, 2.30pm.