Milestones are an important part of every players career, a chance to be recognized for the amount of time amd effort they have put in for their team(s). This week, nine players will play a career milestones game in terms of games played. Another player needs just two goals this week to reach 450 career goals. Let's take a look at each player who has a milestone game this weekend and how the first part of their careers have gone.
Corey Enright tied the record for the most games played by a Geelong player
Corey Enright played his 325th game this weekend against the Adelaide Crows, tieing a club record for the most games played. Corey Enright has had a great career thus far, recording many career highlights. Corey is a three time premiership player for the Geelong Cats, as well as a five time All Australian and a two time Carji Greeves medal winner (Geelong Best and Fairest). Enright is also a two time preseason premiership winner. He has never won a Brownlow Medal.
Sam Mitchell played his 300th game
Sam Mitchell has been a big part of the Hawthorn football club over the last five or so years, and in round 18 he got some recognition as he played his 300th game. Mitchell has been part of Hawthorn's premiership rampage over the last three years. Sam started his career with a bang, winning the 2003 Rising Star award. He continued his great football throughout his career, winning four premierships and making the All Australian team on three occasions. He has won the Peter Crimins medal four times, and the Lou Richards medal twice.
Callan Ward became the first GWS player to reach 100 games
Callam Ward started his career at the Western Bulldogs, playing his first four seasons at the club and managed to pick up a Rising star nomination in a convincing start to his career. He played a total of 60 games there kicking 33 goals. To the surprise of most people, Callan left the Dogs in 2022 to join a new GWS team. Callan became a co-captain at the Giants and has really lifted his game. His accolades include winning the Kevin Sheedy medal, that award given to the best player at GWS, in 2012. Since then he has lifted his team to become current premiership contenders.
Robbie Gray played his 150th game
Robbie Gray has made a big impact on the Port Adelaide football club since bursting into the scenes
in 2007. Gray has established himself as a key goal kicker for the power as well as being a versatile midfielder. Robbie has kicked 186 games so far in his career and I would say that there will be many more to come. He is a two time showdown medalist (Given to the best player in the Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide match), a two time All Australian, he was Port's leading goal kicker in 2011 and the clubs most improved in 2009. He is also a two time John Cahil medalist (Given to the best player at Port Adelaide).
Jarred Impey played his 50th game
Jarred is only starting his career but he is a bright young talent and has been a key part of Port Adelaide's defence over the last few years. As it is only the start of his career, the only accolade he has a received was a rising star nominee, but I'm sure there will be many more to come. Jarred has kicked 15 goals in his short career, and averages 12 disposals per game. Jared's pressure is a big part of his talent and he averages nearly three tackles a game. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for this bright, young talent.
Ben Brown played his 50th game
Watching Ben play, you would have no idea that he has only played 50 games. He plays like he has had so much experience and leads from the front in Nirth Mekbourne's forward line. Since debuting in round 14 2014, Brown has kicked 82 goals, averaging just under two goals per game.
