.Scott Pendlebury will certainly leave behind a lengthy (lengthy) enduring heritage at the Collingwood Soccer Club ... over 400 video games worth. He is actually been Collingwood's personal one-of-a-kind model of an empire and also probably the absolute most impactful plan any type of nightclub in the modern-day era.Sure, there is actually been actually other champions like Gary Ablett and also Lance Franklin, plus empire sides such as Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a down payment limit.Watch every activity of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your totally free trial today > However because Pendlebury was actually drafted to the Pies in 2005, they've possessed virtually two decades of consistent quality and also been actually on a regular basis in opinion for premierships, with two to present for it (that might effectively have been much more). Virtually one else may claim they've had that constant body adding to success for such a long period to put him in a league of his personal. In several methods Pendlebury symbolizes Collingwood all at once over the last 20 years-- the peaks haven't been actually as higher or for just as long as other celebrities and also great groups-- however the life expectancy resides in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies postures along with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies as well as Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's among numerous things that is actually comprised Pendlebury's exceptional legacy as he preps to become the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL past history to play 400 activities when the Pies play arch rivalrous Carlton on Saturday evening. "When I came back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was a necessary thing for me to reconnect along with the nightclub-- I really did not become aware just how vital it would certainly be," Collingwood scalp of advancement and also Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser informed foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that attacked me exactly how unique he was. I recognized it, yet I presume being at the nightclub when it took place and also viewing the entire quest to reach 350 was awesome." This coming Sunday night is actually heading to be one more level again." In coming back to the nightclub I have actually really felt happy I've been able to share and also see portion of his experience up close. He is actually an incredible gamer, but likewise a fabulous individual, partner and dad as well." To find him happen through the doors as a young adult and also become what he's become right now is actually one thing I'm incredibly grateful to have actually seen." When you talk game wide, the universal appreciation he has. Certainly not every other player has that and some are polarised, but he's one every person cherishes exactly how terrific he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates his 350th activity throughout the 2022 AFL Round 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photograph by James Elsby/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff companions onto the field throughout the sphere 22 AFL suit in between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century breakthrough alone is an impressive achievement, notwithstanding the remainder of his stacked tradition featuring pair of flags, a Standard Smith medal, 5 ideal as well as fairests and also six All-Australians. Other Magpies fantastic Nathan Buckley labelling Pendlebury the 132-year aged nightclub's best ever player is actually saying to, originating from the bloke who possesses arguably the various other toughest case to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's strict off-field professionalism and trust as well as individual travel to ensure he's the greatest athlete he can be-- as well as clearly key to him still going strong at 36. There's the smooth moving capability that creates it think that he can quit time on the area amongst mayhem as well as boost on the huge phase when the tension risks are at their highest.Oh and performed you know he has a baseball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies commemorates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a target during the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Nick Maxwell said there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, with his preparation and also potential to look after his physical body the most effective he's seen. It is actually precisely been actually vital to Pendlebury's consistency, which is what Maxwell thinks sets him besides various other AFL greats. "There's players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) as well as 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their best as well as downright peak might be much better-- 40 contacts and also a couple of targets and that type of point," Maxwell said to foxfooty.com.au." Yet there is actually been actually no place near the uniformity of a 8 or even 9 out of 10 that Pendlebury has been actually for essentially 18 years. To be able to end up 15 away from 18 attend the top 3 in the most effective as well as fairest is only uncommon." To be at that amount for as long is why I've acquired him above anybody I have actually found play." It's in fact the hardest factor to do. You can possess fantastic periods or wonderful 5 or six-year time frames, yet to perform it like he contends that degree is unbelievable." GOLD SHORELINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Nick Maxwell as well as Scott Pendlebury arrive for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction session at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Coastline, Australia. (Picture by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't determine a details instant when he initially recognised Pendlebury was actually exclusive, claiming he had "consistent growth" and also "always kept incorporating coatings." Heck, by Pendlebury's 2nd time in 2007, he was actually actually starring in the club's deep finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, feels his management headed to another level when he managed to acknowledge his ability to influence allies by taking them alongside him. "That's what we worked on very early times - what he can instruct a younger player that carried out body weights or an added treatment with him," Maxwell added." As we started incorporating those levels, that is actually when he understood the impact he may have on everyone else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates along with the round along with Dane Swan in the course of the round 19 AFL complement in between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership ahead Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's heritage encompasses beyond himself as well as regulation football. "Generally you associate tradition to private distinctions. But he'll be kept in mind for whatever he's had the capacity to create for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He received the ultimate effectiveness early on, at that point created the club back up and also got it once again. When he does eventually finish up, he'll have left behind the soccer nightclub in a far better area than when he got there." It is actually certainly not simply on field, he's carried out impressive points for the neighborhood of that regulation football nightclub as well as the company of AFL soccer." He's an elite person and footballer as well as are going to reside in the Venue of Fame eventually. I'm sure whatever he performs post regulation football, he'll be amazing at. Allow's hope it's mentoring in the AFL, given that he is actually obtained a remarkable regulation football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a goal during the ANZAC Day circular 5 AFL fit in between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where performs the following amount professionalism and reliability obtain from?Fraser thinks it's "inherent" offered Pendlebury possessed a dedication from a young grow older to "acquire the best out of himself" consisting of travelling from Purchase around Victoria to participate in younger baseball. Pendlebury at that point "picked up a great deal" from others at Collingwood in the very early times of his AFL journey and also was actually "extremely in tune along with his atmosphere" to find out what functioned best for him. Scott Pendlebury organizes video game 400|01:28 That ride and fortitude is actually similar to overdue NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has actually long appreciated featuring having the words 'Mamba Mindset' written on the inside of his jumper in 2015." He's clearly a baseball supporter and also Kobe Bryant was his favourite gamer at some stage, I view correlations in that," Fraser claimed." I don't forget just how driven Kobe performed a private amount as well as I assume 'Pendles' possesses a big degree of that in him. "I believe his principal emphasis is actually still very much on the team. That's part of his advancement, having actually achieved a great deal in the game, he may disperse his power and also perspective to various other aspect of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies drink hands prior to they stroll to the Anzac ensign throughout the round 4 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell uncovered his connection along with Pendlebury was built on the 2 strolling the water at Williamson at 9pm in the middle of winter in the beginning of their careers. Originally planning the extra treatments along with his more youthful colleague, the tasks will rapidly be actually turned around." Very early times I 'd call him as well as go past and choose him up and also we would certainly walk in the water for those extra recuperations two or even three opportunities a week," Maxwell remembered." It specified where I was possessing youngsters and also my evenings transformed, after that he would certainly be actually texting me going: 'Be down there in 10 mins, I'm going down'. So we went full circle." Those were actually the huge ones for our team very early times building a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the shot one AFL fit between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Coliseum on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Smudge Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke claimed along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 period was actually when he began to present different edges to his personality.Cloke contacted him a "great individual you can constantly have a chat along with"-- featuring a group of gamers enjoying regular check outs to coffee shops and also lunch time spots in the course of the week. It's the on-field shenanigans Cloke recollects very most lovingly though, even when Pendlebury "could not kick the round over a bind container"-- however sure can tie out some bullet passes inside 50." Undoubtedly on the footy area he exudes personal appeal and course. He is actually therefore smooth moving as well as sleek with ball in palm," Cloke mentioned. "He is actually only an amazing specialist-- he knows what to perform along with sphere in hand and exactly how to create one thing away from absolutely nothing-- that's what the good gamers perform." He made being actually an onward quite effortless as well as it was actually constantly a satisfaction to check out. I received a frontal row chair to a masterclass every week." I possess really good moments of watching him running along the wing, appearing a discontinuance as well as kicking objectives or even booting it to me as well as the likes of Leigh Brown and also Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his group off the industry after gaining the sphere 23 AFL suit in between the Carlton Blues and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize champion Paul Licuria uncovered on the Collingwood website recently that when showing a younger Pendlebury the ropes during the course of a 2007 pre-season instruction session, he pushed his understudy relevant of '50 percent attempting to create him vomit.' However Licuria was the one about to regurgitating in battling to stay on par with the after that 19-year aged Pendlebury. It is actually a belief Fraser could possibly relate to in remembering simply how very competitive Pendlebury resided in any sort of task he participated in. "You would certainly direct your eye across the group as well as when everybody looked like they were straining, he may possess been actually straining however certainly never allow it show," Fraser remembered. "There was a mind activity going on where if you were contending in something, he wasn't heading to stop up until he found a method to win. "That was from an extremely early age-- whether the kids were participating in baseball, a video game of football or in the video game lifting-- he was actually a fella that wished to manage to walk away in some way a champion. "That's something that's kept him in terrific place throughout his job. If he's managed to drive 'Licca' to the point of vomitting, he's pretty special, considering that 'Licca' is comparable to I have actually found in terms of instruction.".