Three-time premiership hero Nick Vlastuin has moved up to 18th spot on Richmond’s all-time games played list, ahead of his 250th this weekend.

The 31-year-old has been on a constant climb up the games played list this season, having recently passed Club great Brendon Gale and 1969 premiership captain Roger Dean.

Once he officially plays his 250th on Saturday night, Vlastuin will be just one game behind fellow triple-premiership Tiger Kevin Sheedy, who sits in 17th on the games played list on 251.

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250 of the best for Nick Vlastuin

As Nick Vlastuin prepares for game 250, watch highlights from his illustrious career so far.

Vlastuin has finished in the top 10 of the Jack Dyer Medal count seven times, with a best result of runner-up last year.

He is averaging 19.2 disposals, 15.3 effective disposals, 14.1 kicks, 388.9 metres gained, 7.3 intercepts, 5.8 marks and 5.7 rebound 50s this season. Vlastuin ranks equal-sixth in the AFL for intercept possessions.

Vlastuin’s 250th will take place on Saturday night at the MCG against Essendon.

Richmond all-time games played list
16th - Percy Bentley/Vic Thorp (263 games)
17th - Kevin Sheedy (251 games)
18th - Nick Vlastuin (249 games*)
19th – Roger Dean (245 games)
20th - Brendon Gale (244 games)