He is just 19 and has just 20 NRL games under his belt but South Sydney winger Campbell Graham has declared his desire to be a Rabbitoh for life.
Such is his passion for his junior club that he wants to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jason Clark and John Sutton and remain at Redfern for the remainder of his playing days.
A product of the Coogee Wombats and an avowed lifelong Souths fan, you get the feeling that if you were to cut Graham that he would bleed cardinal and myrtle.
After being handed his debut by coach Michael Maguire in the midst of preparing for his HSC exams last year, he has continued his steady rise this year under the tutelage of Anthony Seibold.
Graham received his first taste of finals football this season and already has eyes on a long career with his beloved Bunnies.
"I understand the passion that blokes like John Sutton and Adam Reynolds and Jason Clark have for this club; being local juniors, being at the club for so long, I understand what this club means to them," Graham told AAP.
"I do hope I have a similar career.
"This club has a place in my heart, even though I've only been in the first-grade system a year.
"Guys like Clark and Sutton, I do idolise them and what they've done for this club."
Graham is off contract at the end of 2019, meaning he will be free to negotiate with rival clubs during the coming off-season.
His stocks have risen dramatically this year, having locked down the right wing spot after recovering from a broken hand suffered during the pre-season.
However, he made it clear he didn't imagine himself being anywhere else.
"I understand football's not forever, anything can happen," Graham said.
"But I'd like to imagine myself staying at this club.
"I've really loved my time here and progressing through the ranks.
"The boys here and the staff here have been immense for my game."
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