With only days until the 2026 AFL South Coast season and off the back of a strong pre-season there is plenty to be excited for – including 26 players looking to play milestone matches (subject to change).
250 games
On June 27 the Kiama Power Men’s Reserve Grade will run out on North Dalton Park in Round 9 against the Wollongong Lions. The event is also expected to play host to Tom Williams’ 250th club game – and the first Power player to reach the milestone.
The 32-year-old forward made his debut in 2009 season and quickly became a regular on the club’s playing roster, and was a member of the 2011 First Grade premiership-winning team.
200 games
Rob Beaumont could play his 200th club match as soon as Round 9 in the same game as Williams – becoming only the 5th Kiama Power player to reach the double ton.
The classy fullback made his debut in 2010 after arriving from the Bathurst Bushrangers, and was a key member in premiership-winning teams in 2011 (First Grade) and 2017 (Reserve Grade).
Men’s captain Josh Simpson is also scheduled to reach 200 club games in Round 12, as the Power host Northern Districts on July 18 at Bonaira Oval.
The milestone would add to an ever-growing list of accomplishments which includes the 2018 First Grade premiership and 2023 Club Best & Fairest Player.
100 games
Women’s co-captain Cassie O’Leary (87) is locked in a head-to-head race with Amanda Williams (85) to become the first women’s player to reach 100 club games, as they are both currently expected to reach the milestone in August if available for selection every week. Both players were members of the club’s inaugural women’s team in 2018.
Lewis Tomlinson is expected to play his 100th club game in June, with former captain Lachlan Kirk potentially reaching the century if the Men’s Premier Division team progress to this year’s grand final.
50 games
Rounding out milestones this season, 19 players are expected to reach 50 games this season.
If selected in every match:
- Bryce Koop (Round 5 v Figtree)
- Max Cook, Sam Wallace, Shea Hammond (Round 6 v Lions / Bay & Basin)
- Jade Quigley (Round 8 v Figtree)
- Jayden Andrews (Round 9 v Lions)
- Patrick in het Panhuis, Taigh Borthwick (Round 11 v Figtree)
- Emma Doyle, Harry Wallace (Round 12 v Lions / Norths)
- Max Whiticker (Round 13 v Bulldogs)
- Andie Ettridge, Dan Shanahan, Summer Moylan (Round 14 v Bomaderry)
- Tara Bancroft, Will Prosser (Round 15 v Bulldogs / Port Kembla)
- Ethan McGee, Will Blomley, Will Stewart (Round 17 v Shellharbour / Norths)