THE banter hadn't started yet but Dragons utility Nathan Fien got in before his teammates had the chance.
After all Fien was staring down the barrel of the dreaded nudie run now famous in post-season celebrations for players who go through the season without scoring a try.
Fien's self-described "sneaky'' try from dummy-half in the 69th minute against Parramatta on Friday night was enough to get him out of the danger zone.
"It would have been a funny one,'' Fien said.
"I have scored a couple of tries this year for the Warriors so it would have been interesting if I hadn't crossed the line.''
Since switching from the Warriors mid-season the New Zealand international is starting to hit his straps for the Dragons.
With the minor premiership won, Fien is hoping to become the first player since Clint Newtown (Newcastle to Melbourne) in 2007 to win a premiership after switching clubs mid-season.
"We've won the minor premiership but now the real stuff starts and it's great to be part of,'' Fien, 30, said.
"I was given a great opportunity and I'm very thankful for that.
"I'm just trying to repay the faith Wayne (Bennett) has put in me and the team has made me so welcomed since I got over here.''
Fien has played eight games for the Dragons, mostly from the bench.
Dean Young starts the match and offers the side a bit more of a physical presence in the opening exchanges before Fien comes on, generally around the 25th minute. His creativity including a strong kicking game has added an extra dimension to the Dragons attack.
"I do feel more comfortable now,'' Fien said.
"I'm getting a bit more game time. When I came over I hadn't played first grade in about 10 weeks so it was a matter of getting that match fitness back.
"I've felt that I've done the hard-work at training.''