MPFNL: Frankston Bombers legend Jeremy Waixel is set to play his 300th game this weekend

He’s part of Frankston Bombers’ footy folklore and now, a decade after he retired, Jeremy Waixel is preparing for two major milestones in his next two games.

Jeremy Waixel gets his 2009 premiership medallion. Picture: SUPPLIED

Jeremy Waixel still likes to brag about it today.

There’s been multiple premierships, big wins and lifelong memories on field in his 299 games as a Frankston Bomber.

But nothing will top the moment the unassuming defender transformed into a grand final goal-kicker.

In the Bombers’ 2009 flag, ‘Wax’ had held his opponent to no impact before he ventured into unfamiliar territory to even up Sorrento’s extra defender.

He quickly popped up to kick one of the Bombers’ final quarter goals that sealed their first senior flag in 18 years.

“I still brag about it, I kicked more goals than my opponents did that day and I spent most of my day at full back,” Waixel said with a laugh.

“I won my first one (premierships) all the way back in 1998 and that senior one, but I think the highlight that still comes up is the full back kicking a goal on grand final day.”

Waixel’s big-stage goal remain his highlight – until game 301.

He broke out of a 10-year retirement three games ago for the opportunity to play with his 16-year-old son Dylan.

Dylan’s permit didn’t get through but Waixel committed to the rest of the season to help the club get through a patch of low numbers.

“That didn’t go through but oh well, it looks like I am back into it,” he said.

“I did think about coming back, I did miss it, but I was enjoying not waking up sore on Sunday morning.

“I will go to 301 – I want to have a game with my son.”

Frankston Bombers celebrate the 2009 flag.

Waixel, who will become only the Bombers’ second 300-gamer, said it was his body and some wise words from a club legend that told him to retire a decade ago.

“When I retired at 296, the body just said ‘nah, that’s enough’,” he said.

“The club was going into a new phase with new coaches and all of that and I thought I wouldn’t be around for the next premiership.

“I had some advice when I was 17 by a legend of the club, he said ‘never play footy at the age of 35’ as he hobbled off the track.

“I was 35 at the time and that (advice) was in the back of my mind.”

Waixel thinks he’s gone solidly in his three games out of retirement but prefers to play the lower-ranked and slower sides.

His wife Lauren, who he met through Frankston Bombers, also thinks he’s still playing well but says there’s an obvious tell for his age.

“My wife lets me know about it … she says ‘it’s just the colour of your hair that gives it away’ because I am full on grey now,” he said.

Waixel spoils the ball away.

Frankston Bombers president Jason Smith says “we’ll make it happen” when asked about getting Dylan and Jeremy together for a game next year.

Smith was also quick to praise the life-member for again stepping up when the club was in need.

“He did the right thing for the club, we were still down on numbers for that game,” Smith said.

“Wax kept his honour, played out the day and did quite well, by the time he started thinking about it, it was only three games to go (to 300).

“After he had kids he was able to come back down to the club to help out behind the bar and last year he was the runner for the seniors and the twos.

“He was the runner this year too until he’s had to pull the boots on properly.”

Frankston Bombers' 1998 reserves premiership. Picture: SUPPLIED

Retired coach Tony Blackford coached Waixel in under-18s in the 1990s and then again in the 2009 premiership.

Blackford said Waixel was a joy to coach, as he would always give everything he had to any task.

“Oh the swing man,” Blackford said.

“He chimed in for one of the greatest moments, he went down there and manned the loose man up and went from defender to goal-kicking forward, I think it was on Guy Stringer too.

“What a great, loyal club person Jeremy is, he would always give you everything he had both on and off field.”