“They’re not shy, these girls, they’ll give their opinions and encourage each other and this is such an important camp for that. It’s important because it’s great exposure and these ladies here, they’re the example for the next generation coming through.”

Inglis’ genuine buy-in to the women’s game means the world to the Indigenous side, not least Taylor.

The Queensland legend’s mentor role has seen him take the likes of Taylor and Jillaroos flyer Jaime Chapman aside for a pointer or two when he sees fit.

“We’ve got a move on the field named after him now because he talked me through how to find a bit more space for myself,” Taylor says.

“That was pretty cool, and I couldn’t really believe I was getting coached by one of my favourite players ever.”

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The girls have in turn invited Inglis in to watch their war cry and cultural dance practices – a “humbling” offer he says he would’ve been too apprehensive to take up just a few years ago “because that’s women’s business”.

“Someone like GI, he doesn’t have to give you the time of day,” Taylor explains. “So when someone like him does, it means so much. The girls can be overlooked so to have him here with us showing our game respect, it creates that respect for us from everyone else too. That’s why it’s so good having him with us.

“He’s such a positive influence and I’m such a massive fan too, he’s just legend. He’s a lot bigger in person, I was a bit scared to go up to him at the airport and get a selfie, but we’re besties now.”