GIANTS stalwart Callan Ward has received Life Membership after sixteen years of service to the AFL.

The GIANTS’ inaugural co-captain has played 279 senior matches for both the GIANTS and Western Bulldogs, as well as two international games and 19 official pre-season games, seeing him qualify for the award.

Ward arrived at the GIANTS as one of the first uncontracted players, winning the club's first best and fairest award in 2012.

Since then, Ward has gone on to become an all-time great for the GIANTS, and is currently the GIANTS’ games record holder.