One of Narrandera's most loyal servants will clock up a special milestone when the Eagles take on Turvey Park on Saturday.
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Steve Irons will play his 200th first grade game for Narrandera when he runs out onto Maher Oval to face the Bulldogs.
A quality footballer but often a quiet achiever, Irons says the 200-game mark has been a while in the making.
"It's good, a good achievement," Irons said.
"It's been a while coming. I played my first game back in 2002 and then having five seasons away, it's taken a bit of time.
"It's not something you aim for but it's still a good achievement. It's something to look back on in a few years time."
Irons, 35, has been one of Narrandera's most consistent players in recent years and led by example during some tough times for the Eagles.
He had four years in Western Australia and one season at Finley before returning to Narrandera in 2014.
Narrandera co-coach Shaun Brooker described Irons as a 'fantastic bloke who has given his all to the club.'
The Eagles, and Irons, would love nothing more than to celebrate the occasion with a win.
"It would be good, to celebrate and finish off the season," Irons said.
"The boys are confident, if we play the way we want to play, we shouldn't be far away. Obviously they're playing good footy as well but we'll go in confident."
After sticking solid through a couple of winless seasons, Irons has enjoyed this year where Narrandera have ended their drought, winning three games and moving off the bottom of the ladder.
"After that first win, the morale was pretty high," he said.
"That winning feeling, you can't beat it. Even my eldest son, Joe, who is only five, he had never seen us sing the song until he saw it that first week. Now he wants to know every week whether we've won or lost so he can see us sing the song."
Irons rates Ashley Thomson, Stu Hutchins, Chris Smith, Damon Burden and Danny Campbell as some of the best he has played alongside at Narrandera.
He rates Griffith's Mick Duncan and Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong's Luke Carroll as some of his toughest opponents.
Irons rates a couple of grand final appearances as the highlight of his career at Narrandera, while he thanks his wife Sam, and kids Joe, Lewis and Elsie for their support.
He says the length of his career is now 'a year to year proposition' but admits he is still enjoying running around for Narrandera.
"I'm still enjoying the club and enjoying playing footy," he said.
"It's a good social outlet and atmosphere."
It will be both team's last game of the year.
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