After being drafted to Carlton as a fresh-faced 18-year-old in 2007, Bryce Gibbs never would have imagined he would be playing his 250^th game in a Showdown for the Crows.

Ten years later, it is reality for the former Blue.

“It’s a little bit of a different feel,” Gibbs said.

“It’s exciting, it’s come along pretty quick and it’s something I haven’t thought about too much to be honest but what a week to play a milestone game in a Showdown, and more importantly a home Showdown.

“It’s going to be a pretty special day.”

A full season of action has handed Gibbs a unique milestone game following 231 appearances for Carlton and he is ready to put on a show for a vocal home crowd.

“The feel that a Showdown brings to the town and that excitement leading into the game, that’s probably just as exciting as playing 250,” Gibbs said.

“You know what the state’s like, everyone gets around it.

“It was definitely intimidating playing in front of the Port home crowd and I know every Crows fan will want to get in, so I know it will be a sold-out blockbuster.

“We are as a team looking forward to putting on a show in front of them.”

Having slotted seamlessly into the Crows’ line-up from day one, Gibbs has let his footy do the talking all season, whether playing in the midfield or further up the ground.

Following some media talk he was in danger of being dropped, the 29-year-old said the news gave him a good laugh as it just means the Crows have depth.

“I heard about that the other day and had a bit of a chuckle to myself,” Gibbs said.

“But I think that’s all great, we set really high footy standards at the club.

“You’re expected to perform at a high level and we’ve got such good players, such depth at the side that if you’ve fallen below par you might find yourself out of the side.

“I certainly know that I got to keep my levels as high as I can.”

There is a touch of enthusiasm to Gibbs’ game with the midfielder enjoying the fact Adelaide’s season is still alive.

He says his goal – and the entire playing group’s – is to have team success, which is more of a focus than game 250.

“The comp’s that even and you’re not guaranteed anything. We might have played off in a grand final last year, but you’re not entitled to get back there,” Gibbs said.

“I think I could speak for pretty much every player in the AFL who hasn’t won one and probably guys that have been there, tasted it, and they want it again.

“That’s why we play footy for and it’s no secret I’m here to help this team succeed in that.

“It would mean the absolute world to me as I know the other 45 guys on the list as well.”