Juergens fronted up as captain of Ramblers’ reserves side for the big game, running through a banner and guard of honour created by Rooster supporters.

He started his football career in 1983 for the Roosters under 13 colts, where he played to 1987.

The tall key-position player spent the following two seasons in under 15s and the following two in under 17s - where he played in the 1990 premiership winning side.

In 1991 he won the club’s under 17 best and fairest award.

Juergens played 25 games in reserves between 1992 and 1993 before stepping up to play league in 1994.

He played league from 1994 to 2007, including a run of 11 consecutive years without missing a game, an amazing feat.

This year Juergens dropped to reserves to captain the side.

Hed played down the significance of his milestone, preferring to focus on the current success of his club, who are sitting top on the A grade premiership table.

“Its good to see the club is in a position of power again,” he said.

“Its been a long time.

“I think we can go all the way this year in both A grade and reserves.”

Always heavily involved with Ramblers, Juergens has spent the past 10 years as a social committee member, two as social committee president and another as general committee member.

Juergens has been supported by his wife Vanessa and daughter Charli.

His parents, Lynette and Gunner Juergens and sisters Gail and Lee have also supported his career.