Lions veteran Dayne Zorko, who is playing some of his best footy in the twilight of his career, has just chalked up an all-time milestone for the Brisbane AFL club.
Zorko turned 36 back on February 9, a mark that only 67 players have reached in AFL history, according to the Lions' website.
He then set about moving past the oldest players ever to represent Brisbane, surpassing Alastair Lynch (36 years, 98 days) in round 10 for second place and then taking top spot in the club's victory over the Bulldogs in round 19.
That match took him beyond previous record-holder Roger Merrett, who was 36 years and 155 days old in his final match for the club.
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Far from just playing games, Zorko is thriving, averaging almost 27 disposals and seven marks per game, along with well over 600 metres gained per contest.
A Queensland zone selection in the 2011 Draft, Zorko isn't putting a ceiling on how long he'll keep turning out for his beloved Lions.
"I feel really good," Zorko told AFL.com.au in April. "The group is still keeping me young.
"I was a little bit of a late bloomer coming into the AFL system and I've really enjoyed the new role I have. It's really freshened me up. We've got a fantastic medical team at the club as well that prepare me in the best way possible.
"I genuinely feel – and I guess my GPS numbers resemble this – but I really feel I'm at the top of my game at the moment. It's weird to say that as a 36-year-old, but I'm really confident in not only my body but also what I'm producing.
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"I don't know how long I'll play for, but I think Craig McRae said the other night we wouldn't put any ceilings on players anymore. I might keep replaying that to 'Fages' so he doesn't pass me on too soon."
While Zorko now holds the Brisbane record, he will need to play on in 2026 to overcome Fitzroy's old representative, 1913-16 premiership player Charlie Norris, who was 37 years and 18 days in his final game in 1918.
The oldest player ever in the competition was St Kilda Hall of Famer Vic Cumberland, who was an impressive 43 years and 48 days in his final game way back in 1920.
Zorko is also one season away from passing Simon Black for Brisbane's all-time games record. Currently second on the list, Zorko will play his 296th match against the Suns on Saturday, behind only Black's 322.