Another Rugby League World Cup, another Australia triumph.
On Sunday, the Kangaroos served up their best performance of the tournament when it mattered most to overpower New Zealand 32-12.
It ensured a fourth consecutive title and a 10th in the past 11 World Cups, stretching back to 1975.
And the manner of the victory prompted superstar full-back Reece Walsh to question the audacity of those in the media who had written them off.
The debate around the Australia pack has bubbled throughout the tournament - with forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and captain Isaah Yeo both dismissing suggestions that Kevin Walters' side have been overpowered at times.
Much of that stems from the opening match on 15 October, when New Zealand lost 24-22 when they could and perhaps should have won an epic contest, and the way in which Fiji got close 10 days later before going down 36-22.
Australia found a way in both of those matches - and as they prepared to lift the Paul Barriere Trophy for a record-extending 13th time, Walsh delivered his own less-than-diplomatic response to the topic.
"I'm pretty speechless to be honest," said Walsh.
"The chat from everybody coming into this tournament, everyone wrote us off, talking about how good all the other teams are and how good their coaches are.
