But, it’s a claim to fame, Paul Bartlett can make after lining up on one of the game’s greatest ever when he ran out for the first time for Corowa-Rutherglen against Myrtleford in 1983.

Born and bred a Roo with his dad Jack a club president, Bartlett soon developed into a top-liner despite a lack of on-field success for the most part of his career.

He predominantly played across half-back and was widely regarded as an elite kick of the ball.

But he was no one-trick pony and once kicked nine goals against Wodonga Raiders.

Bartlett won the Roos best and fairest in 1989 and underlined his talent by finishing in the top three in the count nine times.

He was a key player for Corowa-Rutherglen when the Combine played off in its first grand final in 1992 only to fall to Wodonga at a time when he was also a regular Ovens and Murray representative.

The Roos fortunes nose-dived again before premiership success finally came his way in the twilight of a super career spanning 303 matches.

Corowa-Rutherglen crushed North Albury in the grand final with Bartlett deservedly earning a premiership medallion along with many of his long-time team-mates including Darrell Spencer, John Kingston and Mark O’Donoghue.

His contribution to the Roos hasn’t stopped in retirement with a stint as under-18s coach and ongoing involvement at senior and junior club committee level.