Mitch must have been Taylor-made for Marrar.
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Finding his way to the Bombers through friends when just a teenager, he will bring up 200 games for the club on Saturday against the Northern Jets at Ariah Park.
At just 28, it’s an impressive achievement but Taylor is approaching the occasion in the same way he does his football. That is, to get in there and get on with it.
“It’s a milestone for me but I’ll be just looking for the win and hopefully we can celebrate afterwards,” Taylor said.
If success is built on players who pride themselves on being hard at the contest and never shirking a task, the Bombers have a foundation stone in Taylor.
His philosophy is to serve the team and the coach, and said he’s enjoyed playing under Dean Howard and brother Clint in particular.
“I just play the best I can every game, I know my limits and I don’t shy away from anything,” he said.
“If they’ve got a job for me to do, I do it.”
Some teammates have a higher profile but Taylor’s been a faithful servant playing just 16 reserve grade games in 13 seasons.
In 2011, he was non-playing co-coach of the premiership-winning reserve grade side although senior success has eluded a generation.
“We had three good years (2009-11) with Dean Howard – obviously we didn’t get the premiership but they were still good years and it was good to be a part of it.
“(But) it’s been way too long for the community.”
Giving the Marrar supporters something to celebrate will continue to drive him.