Essendon midfielder Brent Stanton will join some of the finest names in the Club's history when he plays his 250th game on the weekend.

The Club is more than 140 years old but just a handful of players have reached the milestone.

Dustin Fletcher - 400

Simon Madden - 378

Dick Reynolds - 320

Tim Watson - 307

Garry Foulds - 300

Terry Daniher - 294

Bill Hutchison - 290

Matthew Lloyd - 270

Scott Lucas - 270

Don McKenzie - 266

Ken Fletcher - 264

Jack Clarke - 263

James Hird - 253