Shane Edwards will join a prestigious group when he runs out for the Richmond Football Club this Saturday.
The triple premiership star’s career tally ticks over to 268 games when the Tigers meet the Sydney Swans at the MCG.
This puts Edwards, 32, in equal 10th position on the club’s all-time games list, joining former club captain Chris Newman.
The classy and versatile All-Australian now sits behind such names as Kevin Bartlett, Jack Dyer, Francis Bourke, Wayne Campbell, Jack Titus, Jack Riewoldt, Matthew Richardson, Matthew Knights and Dale Weightman, which he admits is somewhat awkward.
“It feels a bit embarrassing being a part of that list,” he said on SEN’s Dwayne’s World.
“I’m sure if we compared the good games played it’s probably a bit different.
“It’s been a wild ride. I’ve seen a few wooden spoons and a few premierships, I’ve seen it all.”
The man affectionately known as both ‘Titch’ and ‘Shedda’ over his 15-year career in yellow and black concedes that he’s been more than happy to take a backseat to some of the club’s modern day stars.
One of those being fellow 2006 draftee Jack Riewoldt, who Edwards sits 18 games behind, and is continuing to play some quality footy at 32.
“If flying under the radar means I get to play with some superstars then I’d take that every day of the week,” he added.
“There’s one name on that list that’s pretty happy to be above me and that’s Jack Riewoldt. I’m still chasing that one.
“He’s dominating, he doesn’t look like he’s slowing up anytime soon. He’s definitely got a few more games in him, Jack.”
Along with entering Richmond’s top echelon, Edwards is set to equal former Brisbane Lion Darryl White in eighth spot for most games played by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island footballer in VFL/AFL history.
Edwards made his debut in 2007 and has tallied 15 or more games in 13 of his 14 seasons prior to 2021.