A three-time premiership player, fan favourite and recognised leader in the game, Brad Hill runs out for his 300th game for the Saints on Thursday night.
Hill's milestone caps his 15th season at the top level, aiding St Kilda with something to celebrate after their hopes of a wildcard spot were dashed in last weekend's draw with Carlton.
He became the 113th player in VFL/AFL history to reach 300 games against the Gold Coast on Thursday night.
Joining the likes of Brownlow medallists Gavin Wanganeen and Adam Goodes, Andrew McLeod, Shane Edwards, Eddie Betts and premiership teammates at Hawthorn Lance Franklin and Shaun Burgoyne, he's the ninth-ever First Nations player to notch the figure.
Thanks, congratulations and recognition have come from far and wide, celebrated and shared by St Kilda this week.
In large part, Hill has been recognised for his leadership for First Nations players at his club and across the competition.
Commemorative t-shirts have been a presence at the club this week, as have clips out of the Saints featuring short videos sent in from past teammates, rivals and more.
Hill, 33, has another year left on his current contract, telling News Corp this week his body is not yet letting him down as he looks ahead to a 16th season and, hopefully, a push for featuring in the 2027 finals.
Speaking during the week, Saints coach Ross Lyon said: "There's no I in team, but there is this week... As long as we play with the spirit and the vibrancy that Brad plays with, I'm sure we'll be in the game."
Lyon said Hill has proven a mentor for every Indigenous player who has come through the Saints during his time there.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera told News Corp remaining with Hill had been a factor in his mega re-signing with the club last year.
"It's nice to hear that," Hill said in response.
"It does make you feel as if you have had an impact on them and that they feel good in rocking up to the club.
"I always like to make it a safe space for them and a place for them to come in and enjoy and to be the best they can be. If Nas feels that way, that's good. He's a special player and he's a special person."
Hill debuted with the Hawks in 2012, going on to win three consecutive flags with the club in 2013-15 before a move back to his home state for three seasons with Fremantle from 2017.
He claimed the Dockers best-and-fairest in his first year at the club, where he joined his brother Stephen.
The pair became the first siblings to line up against one another in a grand final for more than a century with Hawthorn and Fremantle met in the 2013 premiership decider.
Hill returned to the east to join St Kilda ahead of the 2020 season, so far playing 150 of his 299 games in the red, white and black strip.
He has represented the Indigenous All Stars multiple times throughout his career, including in their return in 2025, and featured for WA in February's State of Origin season curtain-raiser against Victoria.
The Saints host the Suns at Marvel Stadium to kick off round 24 on Thursday evening.
