The Terang Mortlake export, who will reach the milestone against Carlton on Saturday, has played in 20 wins from his first 99 AFL matches.

He kicked three goals in one of those moments of celebration – a shock 55-point away win against Fremantle on Sunday.

“I think I am second or third on the list for worst win-loss percentage in the AFL which isn’t ideal but I can definitely say that will turnaround in the next couple of years,” Taylor told The Standard.

“If we could scrape together a win on the weekend, it would be good to get two in a row. We’re playing a competitive brand of footy, I think that’s the thing that’s bringing the crowds along (to the GABBA).”

Taylor, 23, has been a constant fixture in the Lions’ best 22 since he was drafted at pick 28 in 2013.

The 2014 AFL rising star winner has missed just three games since debut, proving a durable wing-forward option.

“There’s a little bit of luck with that sort of thing but I keep backing it up and getting the body right, doing all the right things training-wise to make sure I am in good condition to play,” he said.

“In the later part of the year, you start to fatigue a little bit so it’s important you do the little things right to get yourself up for the team.”

Taylor is averaging 19 disposals and has kicked 11 goals in 14 games in 2018.

He said he was enjoying playing under second-year coach Chris Fagan and alongside rising stars, including South Warrnambool’s Hugh McCluggage.

“I spoke to ‘Fages’ early in the year and he wanted to play me more forward this year compared to up the ground and wing,” Taylor said.

“He wanted me to focus on playing forward and getting my craft right there. I have been happy enough, it’s just about trying to keep improving.

“In saying that, last week and possibly on the weekend I am getting back into that wing rotation.

“I might be spending a bit more time up the ground.”

Taylor, who played senior Hampden league football at the Bloods as a teenager, said he was proud to represent his home club on the big stage.

“You can never forget what your local clubs does for you. It’s a great little club and community so I couldn’t be more prouder to come from there really,” he said.