JORDAN Lewis’ football career has grown up quickly.

Selected by Hawthorn with pick 7 in the 2004 National Draft, the tough midfielder plays his 200^th game on Saturday when the Hawks host St Kilda at the MCG.

Despite a sickening collision with former Bulldog Jarrod Harbrow, Lewis has only missed 20 games during his 10-year tenure at Hawthorn.

The resilience and toughness of the Hawks vice-captain is central to his impressive games tally, with the 28 year-old dismissing the heavy blows he’s received along the way.

“I’ve only had one serious knock and maybe a few little concussions,” Lewis told hawthorn.com.au

“You’ve got to play some sort of consistent football… it’s gone quick, no doubt it has, but to reach that (tally) at 28 and be involved in some really good games and be involved with the one club is something I will be proud of when I finish.”

Lewis cites the most recent of his two premiership victories as the highlight of his career to date, having played a pivotal role in last year’s Grand Final victory over Fremantle.

Arguably the most influential midfielder on the day, Lewis lead the Hawks in disposals (26), contested possessions (14) and stoppages (six), while operating at 73.1% disposal efficiency.

He also had eight clearances, the most of any player on the ground, while nullifying the influence of dynamic Docker Nathan Fyfe when he was moved onto him after a threatening first quarter.

Fellow vice-captain Jarryd Roughead, who was taken with pick two in the same draft, is genuine when speaking of his long-time friend and says he would be an appropriate fit as the next captain of the club.

“He’s held in very high regard within the group,” said Roughead.

“He’s been vice-captain for the last three or four years and I dare say he’ll probably be the next skipper if he wants it.

“To play in two flags and 200 games at age 28 is a pretty good effort… it’s a well-earned 200 games and hopefully we can chair him off on Saturday.”

Instructing the playing group during Thursday’s training ahead of his milestone game, Lewis certainly doesn’t look out of place as a leader of the club.

Lewis is intent on aiding the development of the club’s younger players and leaving his mark well beyond his 200^th game.

“Their youth and excitement gives us leaders a chance to help them out… so they can grow that confidence and pass it down to the next generation.”