NAT Stroh will play his 200th match for Culcairn on Saturday.
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He is also hoping to notch his 300th match this season after having previously played 65 matches for Henty and 25 for Rivcoll in the Riverina league.
Stroh crossed to Culcairn from Henty in 2007 and played in the Lions' most recent flag in his first season at the den.
The wiry wingman spent a lot of the decider on the bench.
But his fresh legs in the final quarter proved invaluable when he bobbed-up with two goals and help the Lions secure a 14-point win.
Stroh is the last remaining link to the 2007 premiership side with the remainder of the side enjoying retirement.
The 34-year-old said he was proud of the milestone.
"It's a special moment and makes you reflect a little bit I suppose," Stroh said.
"I just hope I can mark the occasion with a win.
"Obviously the grand final is the highlight.
"I also rate our 2010 preliminary final win over Brock-Burrum as memorable because we come from behind at half-time."
Stroh said he found it hard to split Azzi medallists Scott McGrath and Graham Fruean as the most talented of his premiership teammates.
He rated ball magnet Jye Schilg as the standout in more recent times.
"Doggy (McGrath) was a special player for such a long time," he said.
"When I was at Henty I used to play on Doggy - it's definitely a lot better playing with him than trying to catch him."
Stroh said he hoped to keep playing for as long as his body would let him.
"Football in small towns like Culcairn play such a massive part of the community," he said.
"I moved to Culcairn 10-years ago and the town and the footy club welcomed me and my family with open arms.
"I just love being part of the community and don't want to miss out on it.
"I've got a young family now and the footy club is so family orientated.
"The kids come into the rooms after the match and sing the song.
"It means a helluva lot to them as well as myself."