It's the eve of his 100th game for the Cowra Magpies, but for skipper Blake Tidswell, his mind is on the task at hand - finals footy.
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The club is set to celebrate the captain's milestone on Sunday when they take on Oberon at Sid Kallas Oval.
Tidswell said while it was a special occasion, he simply wants to pick up the win to further Cowra's impressive run into the finals.
"I haven't really been thinking about the fact that it's the 100th game, just thinking about getting the job done on the weekend, getting the win so we can stay in the finals race," he said.
"Anyone would be pretty happy to play 100 games for your local club, it's a good feeling knowing that all the boys are getting around you.
"Deep down, I'm thinking this is a pretty big day so I'm going to have to dig deep, I guess it is a bit of a fire in the belly."
Tidswell said while the memories of losing two grand finals weren't pleasant, he fondly remembers those seasons.
"Probably losing two grand finals wouldn't be the highlight, but getting there was pretty good," he said.
"Getting to last year's grand final, pretty big achievement, too bad we couldn't go one better but hopefully we can make it again this year."
Ahead of their game against the Tigers, Tidswell said the side will be motivated to get the victory after Oberon narrowly defeated Cowra earlier this year.
"I think we're starting to hit our straps now, the boys know where they have to be and what job they've got to do," he said.
"We obviously come close last time we played Oberon down there, losing by one point in the last 30 seconds, I think that's been sitting in the back of everyone's minds so obviously we want to go one better on the weekend.
"Being a home game, I can't see any reason, if we start well, why we can't get the job done comfortably."
Reflecting on his own season, Tidswell said he is finding his best form at the right time of season.
"First round against Lithgow I tore some rib cartilage and I was out for a bit," he said.
"When I came back from injury, I might have been a bit shy on it but I think the last couple of weeks, I'm starting to play some decent footy and hopefully it can only get better as the finals approach."
He said he plans to give back to the club that has given him so much.
"You play 18s there, that's your local town, you know all the club and committee, you know how much those people put into the club, I think it's only fair if I stick with them," he said.
"They've always looked after me and I love playing with my mates... I'm pretty appreciative of it.
"Go the Magpies!"
