At the conclusion of the event, devoted fans rushed from the hillside onto the field.
Some supporters arrived equipped with footballs, eager to share moments with their children.
Others knelt down, pressing their lips to the sacred turf.
One man poured a small amount of his final beer onto the ground, marking a bittersweet farewell.
Another individual scattered his father's ashes, honoring a cherished memory.
He shared through tears that he had performed a similar tribute on the hill during the game.
For him, Leichhardt Oval had always been a special place, and now a piece of his heart would remain there forever.
Eventually, attendees were ushered away, filling the nearby streets with throngs of people.
Soon, the only remnants of the evening were the floodlights casting their glow and the chill of the breeze coming off Iron Cove, coupled with a poignant silence.
It's not farewell; it's merely a temporary separation.
This marks both an ending and a fresh start.
Leichhardt is set to undergo renovations but will return in a year, ready for the future of NRL.
While it will transform, it will endure, sacrificing a small part of itself to thrive.
Leichhardt Oval's hill has always offered a diverse tapestry of lives to experience.