Hugh Greenwood has had one of the most unique careers in the AFL. A former basketball prodigy "on the cusp of the national team" who had signed professional terms with the Perth Wildcats in the NBL, he promptly switched to Australian Football with Adelaide in 2015.

Since making his senior debut at the age of 25, Greenwood has clocked up 99 games across three different clubs, including the 2017 Grand Final against Richmond for the Crows.

After signing on with North Melbourne at the start of this season, Greenwood is set to play his 100th career game this weekend. He says he's proud of what he's achieved.

"It’s been a bit of a journey to get to this point, but I’ve been very fortunate along the way to have played at some fun clubs, some great clubs and to have met some amazing people along the way," Greenwood told North Media.

"To clock up 100 - to even play one at the time I remember didn’t think was possible. To hit 50 and then 100 I’ve been very fortunate to get to this point. It’s been a bit of a journey across three clubs but I’m certainly proud to be here now.

"It’s almost worked out too well. Obviously growing up in Hobart and coming to North with the idea of spending time in Hobart and playing in front of friends and family … hopefully we get a decent crowd as long as the weather holds up. I’m looking forward to it.”

Greenwood has been a near-constant in the Kangaroos’ side this season, playing 16 out of a possible 17 games as he’s split his time between the midfield and forward lines.

He’s returned to his traditional role of midfield hard man in recent weeks and has continued his career trend of being one of the most lethal tacklers in the AFL - he’s averaged over eight tackles per game in his last four contests.

His uptick in form has coincided with the improvement of not just the midfield, but the entire side.

"Obviously I’m playing good footy but I feel like when I’m playing good footy it allows others to play good footy. I feel like Jy (Simpkin) is playing near his career best, ‘LDU’ (Luke Davies-Uniacke) is playing career best, ‘Jedda’ (Jed Anderson) as well,” Greenwood said.

“It happened in Adelaide as well with the Crouch brothers (Brad and Matt) and 'Sloaney' (Rory Sloane), and then on the Coast with 'Rowelly' (Matt Rowell) and Touk (Miller) when they had career years as well.

"To get a win on the weekend was a huge step in the right direction. The group has never lost its belief and on the weekend we showed what we thought we were going to be capable of all season long.

"I feel like when I play my role it allows others to thrive. I’m pretty pumped with how we’re all going holistically."