One of Jesse Williamson's favourite parts about playing for Cobden is going upstairs after the game and spending time with everyone at the club.
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"It's a great club on and off the field," he said.
Williamson, who has been commuting from Colac for years, said he wouldn't have done all that travel if he didn't love playing for the Bombers.
And the club will certainly be getting around him this Saturday when he plays his 100th senior match.
Seventh-placed Cobden ventures to Bushfield to play second-ranked North Warrnambool Eagles in Hampden league round 10.
Williamson said the group was looking forward to taking on one of the top teams.
"It's pretty exciting," he said.
"The boys have been having a couple of wins and are up-and-about, it's amazing what confidence can do so we're sort of looking forward to anything now. So it'll be a good challenge."
Cobden is coming off a resounding 29-point win against Terang Mortlake a fortnight ago.
Williamson kicked four goals and got in the best players.
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The Bombers pushed premiership contender South Warrnambool the week before - going down by 15 points.
Williamson plays on the wing which is a role he enjoys because of the space.
"I like to run, I haven't got much meat on me," he said.
"I'm a running player so I try and get out on my own."
While he's yet to taste senior premiership success, Williamson was part of the Bombers' under 18.5 flag in 2015.
It's a great club on and off the field.
- Jesse Williamson
He said it was one of his highlights.
"Just because of how hard they are to come by," he said.
Williamson has gained plenty from being at the club besides on-field wins and losses.
The Colac resident has been travelling the Princes Highway for years with teammates to get to training and games.
Chris Paatsch, who has also played 100 games for the Bombers but is now playing with Alvie, was one he'd regularly carpool with.
They became good mates.
"Yeah, it was great. We had a few players from Colac way come and go but Paatschy's one that stuck around...he was there most of the time I've been there," Williamson said.
The milestone man also met his partner, Amy Hammond, at the club and they are expecting their first child.
Hammond plays netball for Cobden and won the 2019 league best and fairest.
"She's really family-oriented, Hammond is sort of a household name at Cobden, she loves it," Williamson said.
They are both excited to welcome their first baby.
"Yeah, I can't wait, she's a bit shattered she can't play netball, but we're both very excited," he said.
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