SINCE his senior debut for Jamberoo in 2005 Jono Dallas has only missed one game of rugby league, and that was due to representing NSW Country in Rockhampton.
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Quite an achievement for a diminutive halfback, who sees plenty of attention each weekend in Group Seven.
The Superoos captain/coach will chalk up his 300th game for the club this Saturday against Milton-Ulladulla.
"I've never been one that's driven by milestones and personal accolades but this is a really nice one," Dallas said.
"Getting it at age 32 just shows that I've been able to be reliable for my club, which has always been something I've wanted to offer my team - fronting up every week and being available is all part of making the commitment each season.
"Getting to 300 at this age shows I've been able to do that and contribute to the club.
"Although I've had my fair share of injuries over the years, I guess I've been lucky that none have kept me out of playing games - the determination to get out there with the boys, as well as my love for the club is a big part of that.
"All halfbacks see plenty of traffic each week and I, by no means, am professing to be a strong defender - I've been really lucky to have talented back-rowers and centres either side of me that have looked after me during my career.
"But when you're playing first grade footy, that's not something you think about, you just do whatever you can to help your team win.
"It's a really proud moment, as there are only four other guys who've done it before - all blokes I've looked up to and had a fair bit to do with over the years."
Dallas first joined the club as a nine-year-old, after falling in love with the sport during his time at Kiama's Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Parish Primary School - as his family lived in the town.
"Mum [Connie], Dad [Trevor] along with Doug Smith started the junior league back up in Jamberoo, so all us kids got involved and have stayed here ever since," Dallas said.
"During that time, the club has gone in a fair cycle.
"I can remember one year in the juniors the club had teams from under 6s through to under 16s, which is crazy considering the town's population.
"Unfortunately they've dropped off a bit since then but the club has been working hard lately to re-establish the juniors, which is great and obviously really important.
"I transitioned into under 18s in 2005, where one of my good mates at the time Robert McMullan and I rallied to get a team together - because there wasn't one the previous season.
"That really started the push back into us being a first grade club, as we only had under 18s and third grade that season."
This laid the foundations of what the Kevin Walsh Oval-based club is now, as the next season, they moved back into reserve grade before rejoining the top flight in 2009.
"Being a part of that first game back in the top grade was really special, as it was a massive moment for everyone at the club and the town," Dallas said.
After six years in first grade, Dallas took over the reins as captain/coach, a role he holds to this day.
"I was really proud to become captain/coach, as it's always been something I've wanted to do," he said.
"Personally, I've always considered myself a better coach than player, my main real contribution is a player is directing the team - which is basically coaching in another form.
"I really enjoy the role and that fact I was able to take it on relatively young was really special to me and I've held onto it ever since because I thought the club needed that stability - shown by how strong our teams have been during that period."
While those two moments will always hold a place in Dallas' heart, his crowning glory with the Roos was guiding them to their first premiership in 43 years in 2017.
"I've achieved a lot during my time here but that premiership stands above everything else," he said.
"Growing up playing for Jamberoo, that was always something I wanted to achieve.
"They're hard to win and it takes a while to get your club in a position to do so.
"That was a huge highlight for everyone at the club, especially considering we had six local juniors play in the game and many more that helped get us to that point.
"While that doesn't sound like many, in the nature of this footy club, that's big considering the size of our town - made all the more pleasing that the majority of those boys are still at the club today, which shows we're doing something right."
As well as the on-field success, Dallas is proud of the environment his club has established off it, being one of the only clubs to field six senior teams each week.
"Our guys are genuinely best mates off the field, which optimises how close everyone is at the footy club," he said.
"Playing footy is obviously great, especially when you're winning, but since I've been here, every single team is special in its own way and you develop a bond that is unlike any other.
"There's no science behind it but when people are coming from out of town to join our club, it shows we're doing something right."
Saturday's round six fixture from 3pm will see Dallas join the likes of Al Ward, Jeff Chaplin, Scott Adams and John Good - who chalked up his own 300-game milestone last month.
"Goody is a huge part of our side and the club today and has been my right-hand man ever since I took over as captain/coach," Dallas said.
"Chappo got his 300th game last year and has been one of the most loved guys at the club for years.
"Scotty is elsewhere now but was a huge part of the club in the early years.
"And Al Ward was the first one to achieve the milestone and he was most definitely someone I looked up to as a young player.
"In my juniors, he was the halfback of the senior side and although it was just third grade, it was much different to these days - the standard was quite high.
"I was lucky enough to play a couple of games alongside him when I came into grade too.
"All of these guys have been big parts of getting the club to where it is today and I'm really proud to join them in the 300 club."
With plenty of footy still in front of him, Dallas didn't rule out the idea of overtaking Chaplin (307 games) as the all-time leader in matches played at the green and reds - remembering Goode is still running around too.
"I'm in no rush to retire and I feel as though I can still play for a little bit," he said.
"You play until you don't want to or you're not contributing anymore, so while we're still successful and the boys are happy, I'll keep lacing up the boots each week.
"If that leads me to breaking the record, that would be great but it's not something I'm setting out to do.
"I just to continue to be as reliable as I can each week for my side, which is what any footballer wants to do."
The game itself pits Dallas' 3-0 Superoos against the 0-3 Bulldogs - but that doesn't mean his side will take them lightly.
"We're ticking alongside nicely so far but I believe there's some outside noise that thinks we're travelling better than we are at the moment," he said.
"We've only played three games of footy, so it's very early days.
"Despite the differing records, we know Milton is coming here looking for a win.
"They're a young side, who are predominantly unknowns to our squad, so it's important we front up because each week is worth the same amount of competition points.
"I'm really confident with what we've got as a footy side this year but know we've got a long way to go, to we're playing at our best - it's a really good start nonetheless.
"A win on Saturday would also be a nice cap of the milestone.
"I've always been big on our first grade having the responsibility of winning the final game on those days and this Saturday will be no different."