Having a few weeks off after the Brumbies' semi final exit has given Jack Debreczeni time to reflect on the Super Rugby season - and how the side can take learnings from the match into their clash with the British & Irish Lions.
The Brumbies will be the final provincial side to face the tourists before the first Test against the Wallabies, and it is expected to be a match that many will have their eyes on, with their 2013 clash seeing the ACT side pull off a famous 14-12 victory.
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Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Debreczeni admitted the air of disappointment still hung over the side following their loss to the Chiefs, particularly for his own performance.
"I guess on the surface level there's another semi-final loss, so disappointment with that," Debreczeni said to reporters on Tuesday.
"The goal is always to win the comp, so there's disappointment across the group. But, I think there's a lot of positives to take out of the year. We showed a lot of growth, especially in our attack.
"I mean, a lot of players across the park grew their game. One example is Corey Toole being recognised and now being in the Wallabies. He's had a fantastic season with us. There's a lot of positives to take away, but overall there was some disappointment over the last week.
"It was probably 70 minutes more than I expected, but when the call comes to go on you've got to make that shift. Performance-wise, you know, it's probably a bit rusty for me.
"I did some good things, but there's probably a couple moments that I would love to have back."
The mood in Australia has shifted following the Lions officially kicking off their tour against Argentina, with the side landing in Perth earlier this week to commence their preparations against the Force.
The Brumbies themselves have returned to camp, with a focus on lining up that rematch in two weeks time - with Debreczeni viewing it as a chance to tick off a major bucket list item - having missed out on playing in 2013 by one year.
"I think it's been there the whole season, with the media and the way they've built things up," the Brumby flyhalf admitted.
"It became real last week when you saw the Lions play Argentina and then arrive in Perth this week, so it's starting to build.
"I'd missed it by a year last time when they first came. It's exciting times and the boys are slowly building for that game in two weeks' time.
"It's just the atmosphere they bring, especially the fans. So vocal with their Lions chant.
"I remember going to the final game in Sydney last time and just the buzz around the streets, around restaurants, pubs before the game just created an awesome atmosphere that you probably don't get in Super Rugby level."
One match-up that will be of particular note will be Sione Tuipulotu, with the two having played at the Rebels together for an extensive period of time.
"He's a good friend of mine," Debreczeni admitted.
"If I get to tackle him, I'll be trying my best to chop those knees."
It has been a key goal for the Brumby flyhalf to be fit for the Lions' tour, but what his future looks like beyond the series is unclear - with star also weighing up his next movements off the back of Tane Edmed coming to Canberra and Declan Meredith starting to get more game time as the back up flyhalf.
"I'd love to stay here," Debreczeni admitted.
"But it depends on [if] I am able to keep playing on and what that looks like.
"I'm away from my family at the moment, so there's a lot more than just rugby in terms of that decision.
"It just depends what Steve [Larkham] wants. I've enjoyed my role here. We've got some great young tens - like Noah [Lolesio] and Deki [Meredith] have been awesome and it's been awesome to work with them, train with them, compete with them.
"I enjoy what my role is here and how that changes, I don't know. If it was to stay the same, I'd be happy with that as well."
