As with any milestone, it is a great opportunity to take the time to stop and reflect on the journey that is.
Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir has done just that, however, his path is more unique than most on the way to 150 games.
Seen as a "multicultural ambassador" for this great game, Aliir's role extends well beyond the football field, providing a role model for "African youth" and those of diverse backgrounds in the AFL.
Aliir was born in a Kenyan refugee camp to South Sudanese parents and moved to Australia when he was eight years old, admitting that playing at the elite level "was miles and miles away," odds he has since defied.
"It does mean a lot considering where I've come from and not growing up with the game," Aliir said.
"I hope it gives a chance to the African youth ... given an opportunity you can do anything with your life.
"For every year that I'm in the system the more I've embraced being that role model.
"It's an opportunity to showcase what I do on the footy field.
"But the bigger impact I can have is on people of colour, people from different backgrounds, seeing someone on TV they're not usually seeing.
"Hopefully it gives them a hope to want to do something in life and to want to be able to chase being a professional athlete or do something different in life rather than getting into trouble."
Aliir's storied career began when Sydney drafted him with Pick 44 in the 2013 National Draft, a club that was relatively fresh off premiership success.
Known as "The Bloods" for their incredible work ethic, consistency and determination, the Swans' line-up was always going to be tough to crack into, but is something the 29-year-old has reflected on fondly.
Aliir didn't debut until Round 6 in 2016 and was pulled from the decider later that year, with a knee injury.
Since then, the East Fremantle product has put together an impressive stretch of form, including a 2021 All-Australian blazer he received in his first year at the Power, something he credits to the Swans' tough love.
Aliir noted that former teammate Rhyce Shaw, despite pushing him to his limits, was a key in that drive to stardom.
"It took me three years at the Swans to make my debut," Aliir said.
"There were times that I thought I was never going to play a game. I thought I'd just be in the system and then go back and play local.
"I was grateful I went to a club like the Swans, because the leaders they had there - I had Rhyce Shaw, Jarrad McVeigh, Kieren Jack, Adam Goodes.
"These guys really taught me what hard work was.
"Being in the system, I was just relying on my natural talent, and that can only get you so far.
"I'd be doing my running and I'd have Rhyce Shaw screaming in the back of my ear, 'You've got more in you'.
"At the time I hated him, but I can understand why he was pushing me and wanting me to get better."
Ironically, Aliir plays his milestone match against his former club at the Adelaide Oval in a highly anticipated encounter that will have ramifications for both sides of the result.
The Power are looking to push for a top-four finishing but currently sit two points off second while the Swans are looking to turn around a poor patch of form that's yielded one win in their last five starts despite sitting on top of the ladder.
