Labelled the "ultimate utility", Madill has been a constant presence throughout the highs and lows of the Bombers over the past five decades.

A chance meeting between Madill and Bombers player Trevor Somerville in 1971 was the start of Madill's commitment to the club.

"[He] was a big, rangy ruckman, real country boy and he came from Maffra and he knew nobody here, someone told him that there was this new young doctor at the hospital from the same area," Madill said.

"Our family was in [its] early days, the club was just wonderful, we made friends, we've still got lifelong friends wonderful people they've been, it's been a wonderful association."

In that time, he has seen the club go from the Robins to the Bombers and club greats come and go but the biggest change for Madill is the interchange, where he spent many weekends as the club doctor.

"When I came in as a club doctor ... there were 18 men on the field and they were expected to play the game out and the two on the bench were only there for injuries," he said.

"[Today] they've all been tested enormously and they know now almost to the second how long these fellas can go flat out before they fold up."

Those associated with the Bombers rave about Madill's impact on the culture and his place as part of the club's fabric.

"He's done a lot for the club, my word he has, like a lot of people here and he's just so good to everybody, a credit he is," Bombers life member Tasma Lapham said.

Madill's years of service will be front and centre at a celebratory luncheon at the Northern Bombers clubrooms on the weekend.

"It's a pretty big deal to be able to celebrate that achievement, especially we've got so much family involved and that's what we try to pride ourselves on that connection all the way through," club vice captain Ben Simpson said.

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Club president Thane Brady said Madill embodied the traits the club wanted to showcase.

"If Frank played football, he would be the ultimate utility. You could play him in every position," he said.

"He can sing, dance, MC, save our lives, enter politics, becoming hugely popular and successful, a farmer, father, husband, author, and volunteer serving multiple community organisations.

"We educate our players about becoming the best person they can be on and off-field. Frank has clearly demonstrated how to squeeze every ounce out of life rather than sitting on the sidelines commentating."

Asked what kept him coming back in the bitterly cold weather during the Tasmanian football season, Madill pointed to one reason.

"The premierships are the summit of Mount Everest and we've had our share ... it's an exciting game and it's very exciting to win the premiership," he said

"They're well-positioned [this season] to go into a grand final we'll give them a run for their money but up the mighty Bombers."

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