One of the Northern Territory's most decorated local footballers further cemented his legacy last weekend, with Jarrod Stokes becoming the Darwin Buffaloes' outright games record holder.

Stokes ran out for his 240th senior appearance for the Buffaloes against the Tiwi Bombers, overtaking club champion Peter Reid to stand alone atop the club's all-time games list.

A model of consistency, Stokes' career in the famous Double Blue colours has been defined by loyalty, durability and sustained excellence.

The powerful midfielder has claimed six club best-and-fairest awards, earned multiple Northern Territory Football League representative honours, and was awarded the

Chaney Medal for his best-on-ground performance in the Buffaloes' heartbreaking one-point grand final loss to Southern Districts in the 2017/18 season.

The Darwin Buffaloes - which was founded 110 years ago, in 1916 - acknowledged the milestone with a statement on social media earlier this week, paying tribute to one of the club's modern greats.

"This milestone is a testament to Jarrod's loyalty, durability and unwavering commitment to the Darwin Buffaloes Football Club," it read.

"From debuting in the seniors as a 15-year-old to captaining the club for the past eight seasons, Jarrod has worn the famous Double Blue colours with pride, consistency and excellence.

"To play this many games is rare ... to do it while leading the club, setting standards, and representing the Buffaloes with such pride places Jarrod firmly among the very greatest to don the Double-Blue jumper."

Stokes had equalled Reid's long-standing record the week prior in the Buffaloes' loss to Southern Districts, once again finishing among his side's better performers, before moving past the mark last weekend.

Sport runs deep in the Stokes family.

Jarrod's father, Frank Stokes, was also a gifted sportsman, featuring in 51 top-level games in the NRL with Manly.

Speaking to the club's social media team during the week, Stokes reflected on what the Buffaloes mean to him.

"The club means a lot, obviously having strong family ties on both sides of my family," he said.

"I can't help but feel that connection every time I put the jumper on.

"But also the people I've met while playing for the Buffaloes, I've developed lifelong friendships and it's like a second family to me."

Among his proudest moments in Double Blue was sharing the field with his younger brothers.

"Playing alongside my brothers Bradley and Aaron for the first time,"

"That was a few years ago now, but it was a special moment, it was the first time we got to share the field together, so that's something I'll remember forever."

Stokes' connection to the club began long before his senior debut, having joined the Buffaloes as an 11-year-old.

"The first time I put on the double blue guernsey was when I was 11 years old in the U14s.

"I was quite a shy and introverted fella back then. I think footy has helped me build my confidence and develop my leadership skills.

"As I get older, it's not just about playing footy it's about teaching the young ones coming up through the ranks."