Manly centre Jamie Lyon says he's hoping to emulate former teammate Brent Kite by notching up 300 games in the NRL.
That would mean at least another two seasons for Lyon, who celebrated his 250th game against the Wests Tigers on Friday night with an emphatic 40-8 win that has sent the Sea Eagles to the top of the competition ladder.
As the Manly captain has done so many times in his 15 year-career, Lyon shone in the victory by having a hand in a try and nailing six goals from seven attempts.
"You don't really play the games to get the milestones, but especially for Kitey he's played 300 and the majority of them in the front row," the 32-year-old said.
"It's a great effort and hopefully I can get there myself."
"If it doesn't happen I'm extremely grateful for how many I've played already."
When asked about his 250th performance, Lyon's coach Geoff Toovey cut him off mid-sentence: "Oh, he can't wrap himself," Toovey said to a chorus of laughs.
"Jamie's been the most consistent centre in the world the last eight years at least.
"He's proved that year in year out and that's why he was tossed up just recently about playing for NSW.
"It's a great achievement, he's made his mark both here in Australia and overseas.
"The club is really pleased with what he's done and very happy with the way he's playing."
Meanwhile, Toovey indicated young winger Clint Gutherson, who scored his third try in as many outings, could miss next week's match against St George Illawarra due to a foot injury.
"We're not sure how bad, it looks like he won't be able to back up next week, but hopefully won't be too long," Toovey said.
With winger David Williams banned for the rest of the season for betting on NRL games, the Sea Eagles wing stocks are now running low.
"Hopefully Jorge Taufua will be back next week," Toovey added.
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