Diamonds vice-captain Kim Green always thought she might retire from international netball after the World Cup, she was just waiting and hoping for that fairytale ending.
It came on Sunday in the form of a second world title triumph for the 29-year-old midcourter, who played her 74th and final Test in Australia's 58-55 decider against New Zealand in Sydney.
Green's performance was pivotal - a tireless fight against relentless Silver Ferns wing defence Kayla Cullen as she racked up 32 feeds despite her body screaming at her to stop.
"After the whistle blew, there was a slight sigh of relief and then just excitement," said Green, who made her Australian debut in 2008 against New Zealand in Christchurch.
"I'm just over the moon at the moment, you can't wipe the smile off my face I'm so excited.