''The 100 games was a period of reflection for me,'' Waller (29), an estimator, said.
''It was something I thought I'd like to achieve. But with a series of injuries and the time I spent overseas, it always seemed like a pipe dream.''
But it did happen late last month when Green Island lost to Kaikorai 38-11 at Bishopscourt.
''There was a wee bit of anxiety the day of the 100th game. It was good to notch it up and achieve it, for the club more than for myself.
''I wanted to showcase something positive. I'm not the most charismatic player but I like to think I've done it for the club.''
Waller spent two years overseas, in 2008 and 2009, and played for Hove, in England, and the Briars club, in Sydney.
''It was beneficial for me. I learned more about the game and saw things from a different perspective.''
Waller does not have a personal highlight during his time with Green Island.
''The highlights for me were to be involved in other people's milestones,'' he said.
''I saw Brent Short's 100th game, Jason Short's 150th game and Dean Moeahu's 200th game.''
The Green Island club is proud of the efforts of All Black fullback Ben Smith, who has remained loyal to the club as he has moved up the ranks in the rugby world.
''When he comes back, he brings a massive feeling to the club,'' Waller said.
''Everyone is stoked because they know Ben and he is part of the club.''
The big challenge for Green Island administrators is to hold on to their players.
''The key for us is to get people into the club who are willing to fight. We have a core group of players who are good Green Island boys and are willing to put the effort in.''
A back injury has caused problems for Waller since 2006. He has had to monitor his injury to make sure he can keep playing. It is Waller's first season as captain and he leads by example on the paddock.
The Green Island premiers have followed the example of the Highlanders and have a young schoolboy team take the hand of the players as they run on to the field at the start of each home game.
''It was introduced last season and it's good to have the junior and senior club join together,'' Waller said. He has no intention of retiring just yet.
''I'd like to think I've got a bit more in the tank. I've got lower back problems that makes it a bit hard. I know there will be two weeks every year when I will blow out and I'm prepared for that.
''I've got a rugby widow at home who's very excited about me retiring. I thought it would be my swan song this season but I will make next winter to make sure that the club continues to fight and keep going.
''I would like to leave the team on a better note and get them around the middle of the table and up into the top four.''
