Crows champion Andrew McLeod says he’s proud of Sydney Swans star and good mate Adam Goodes, who will break the Indigenous Games record this weekend.

On Sunday, Goodes will play his 341^st AFL game, surpassing McLeod’s previous mark of 340 games. McLeod said he couldn’t think of a better person to take over the mantle.

“It’s a fantastic effort for Goodesy, who is a good friend of mine as well,” McLeod said.

“He’s had a fantastic career so far. While I haven’t played with him, it’s always nice to watch other brothers doing really well.”

McLeod and Goodes have achieved remarkable both on and off the football field.

McLeod, who was recently inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, is a two-time premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist. The skilful midfielder/half-back earned All-Australian selection five times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2006 and 2007 as captain) and won the Crows Club Champion award on three occasions.

A proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, McLeod is a member of the Indigenous Team of the Century. McLeod also represented Australia in the International Rules series on three occasions. He captained his country in 2005 and was awarded the Jim Stynes Medal as the best player of that series

Goodes is also a two-time premiership winner, as well as a dual-Brownlow Medallist.  He’s won three Bob Skilton Medals and been named All-Australian on four occasions. Goodes was recently recognised as Australian of the Year for his achievements within the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander community.

McLeod, who is also heavily involved in the community through his Indigenous programs, said Goodes was a fantastic role model.

“I think he’s a wonderful player, and in terms of his accolades and what he’s achieved, more so as a role model, he’s a great advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” McLeod said.

“He’s just such a warm and friendly person and is very humble, and it’s just so good that he’s been able to play for as long as he has.

“When you look at people who have been able to play footy or have been successful in any area, to have been doing it for so long and to stand the test of time is one of the things that stands out about him.

“He’s stood the test of time and has applied himself really well, and I couldn’t be prouder to see what he’s done.”