Swans stalwart Jude Bolton has re-signed with the club ahead of his 250th AFL game this weekend, and the veteran midfielder sees no reason why he can't make it to 300.
The 30-year-old, who debuted for the Swans in Round 12, 1999, is enjoying arguably his finest season in 2010.
The club acknowledged his efforts this week with a one-year contract extension, and with John Longmire taking over in 2011 and youngsters like Daniel Hannebery and Lewis Jetta showing plenty of promise he's keen to stick around for as long as his body will allow him.
"It's just an exciting time to be around the club," Bolton said on Wednesday.
"I just want to be a part of helping to mentor those young guys and bringing them through, but also hopefully we're heading towards playing in a premiership."
Bolton was understandably reflective on the eve of his milestone game, paying tribute to the Swans for sticking by him when trade whispers began to circle in 2007.
At the time he was struggling to find form, but with the twilight of his career approaching Bolton found a renewed desire to succeed.
"You realise that you are towards the latter half of your career and you've just got to make sure you make the most of it," he said.
"I had had a couple of years where I plateaued so I wanted to put more into my footy and make sure I contributed to the team."
"You go through plenty of different flat times and that comes with form as well as team form, and we've had some real low points at different stages but that's what makes up a career."
"I'm still lucky enough to be pulling on the boots each weekend and playing for a great club."
Bolton has also been lucky enough to avoid serious injury, having missed only 14 games since his debut and none since Round 13, 2005.
Injuries aren't a concern to his mum, either. When asked if she still worries about him putting his head over the ball, he laughs.
"I think she's more worried if I'm not in and around the ball," he said.
"I tell her just to be my mum sometimes and not my coach."
"She'll ring up and say 'gee, I didn't see you on the field the other day. You've got to get in amongst it'. She's pretty funny, mum."
Bolton nominates the Swans' 2005 premiership as his career highlight thus far.
"To be able to celebrate the highest level with your mates is just so special."
While he's thrilled at the prospect of playing on in 2011 there'll be one thing missing - his mate and captain Brett Kirk.
"It's going to be a huge hole to fill, and that's where we need to step up as leaders around the place," Bolton said.
"Hopefully we're developing that next group of guys coming in to those leadership positions. It's just critical for us to keep our momentum going."