From his rookie season through to his second year as captain, here's a snapshot of Jarryn Geary's time at the Saints.

After taking the reigns from Nick Riewoldt in 2017, the 29-year-old defender will this year front a leadership group of Jack Steven, Seb Ross, Dylan Roberton and Jack Newnes.

To mark the occasion, saints.com.au has taken a quick look at his career through photos - from draft day as a rookie through to team photo day last week. 

2006 - Selected by the Saints with pick No. 58 in the 2006 Rookie Draft.

2008 - Start of pre-season.

2008 - Collects 21 disposals, takes nine marks and takes home the win in his debut against Sydney in Round One.

2009 - Round Two vs Adelaide. He would go on to earn a Rising Star nomination in Round Eight.

2011 - Round 20 vs Fremantle.

2012 - Round Three vs Bulldogs.

2013 - Team photo day.

2014 - Geary poses for a portrait in the gym at Linen House Centre.

2015 - Anzac Day Photoshoot. In a sign of things to come, Gears filled in as captain for an absent Nick Riewoldt in the Round Four clash in New Zealand. 

2016 - Team photo day.

2017 - He's announced as captain, succeeding club great Nick Riewoldt. 

2018 - He's voted in by the playing group to captain the club for a second consecutive year.