.Scott Pendlebury are going to leave a lengthy (lengthy) long-term tradition at the Collingwood Football Nightclub ... over 400 activities worth. He's been Collingwood's very own distinct variation of an empire and probably the absolute most impactful figure on any nightclub in the present day era.Sure, there is actually been actually other champs like Gary Ablett as well as Lance Franklin, plus empire sides including Geelong, Hawthorn as well as Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today > But since Pendlebury was made to the Pies in 2005, they've had virtually two decades of consistent distinction as well as been actually frequently in opinion for premierships, with pair of to reveal for it (that could well have actually been actually a lot more). Basically one else can state they've had that steady amount helping in success for such a long period to place him in an organization of his own. In several methods Pendlebury personifies Collingwood in its entirety over the final two decades-- the tops have not been as high or even for so long as various other superstars and also terrific groups-- yet the durability is in rare air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses along with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit in between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's one of lots of factors that's made up Pendlebury's spectacular heritage as he readies to end up being the sixth gamer in AFL/VFL record to play 400 video games when the Pies play arch competing Carlton on Sunday evening. "When I came back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was a crucial thing for me to reconnect along with the club-- I didn't become aware just how vital it will be," Collingwood head of growth and Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser told foxfooty.com.au." I don't forget mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th game in 2022, that struck me exactly how special he was. I knew it, yet I believe being at the club when it took place and seeing the entire adventure to get to 350 was actually awesome." This happening Saturday night is actually visiting be actually yet another degree once more." In returning to the nightclub I have actually experienced honored I've had the capacity to share and see component of his adventure up close. He's an incredible player, yet additionally a fabulous individual, hubby and also dad at the same time." To observe him come through the doors as a teenager and turn into what he is actually ended up being now is one thing I'm extremely appreciative to have actually found." When you talk game broad, the global regard he possesses. Certainly not intermittent gamer possesses that and also some are polarised, however he is actually one everyone enjoys just how excellent he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th video game during the 2022 AFL Sphere 18 match between the Adelaide Crows as well as the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff buddies onto the range during the course of the around 22 AFL match between the Sydney Swans as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century turning point alone is actually an amazing accomplishment, in spite of the remainder of his piled heritage consisting of two flags, a Standard Smith medal, 5 best as well as fairests and also six All-Australians. Other Magpies great Nathan Buckley identifying Pendlebury the 132-year old nightclub's best ever before player is actually informing, stemming from the bloke who possesses arguably the various other strongest claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's meticulous off-field professionalism and reliability and also personal drive to ensure he's the greatest athlete he could be-- and also precisely key to him still going solid at 36. There is actually the soft relocating capacity that creates it feel like he can easily cease time on the industry among disorder and also boost on the large stage when the tension risks go to their highest.Oh as well as performed you understand he has a baseball background?The checklist goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates along with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a goal in the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit in between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Chip Maxwell stated there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's results, along with his planning and also potential to look after his body the best he's viewed. It's clearly been actually essential to Pendlebury's uniformity, which is what Maxwell presumes collections him other than various other AFL greats. "There is actually players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and also 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their ideal and absolute peak might be far better-- 40 touches and also a handful of targets which kind of point," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." However there's been no place near the consistency of a 8 or 9 out of 10 that Pendlebury has been actually for primarily 18 years. To be capable to finish 15 out of 18 times in the leading 3 in the best and fairest is simply unusual." To be at that amount for as long is why I've received him above any individual I have actually seen play." It's actually the hardest thing to carry out. You can easily possess wonderful times or terrific 5 or six-year time periods, however to do it like he has at that level is unbelievable." GOLD SHORELINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury show up for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction treatment at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Photograph by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't identify a details instant when he to begin with acknowledged Pendlebury was exclusive, saying he possessed "constant development" and "maintained including levels." Heck, through Pendlebury's second season in 2007, he was actually presently starring in the club's deep finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, believes his management went to another level when he managed to identify his capability to influence colleagues by carrying them alongside him. "That's what our team serviced early times - what he might teach a youthful gamer that performed body weights or even an extra treatment with him," Maxwell included." As our experts started including those levels, that is actually when he understood the effect he may have on every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies functions with the round with Dane Swan during the course of the round 19 AFL suit in between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombing Planes at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership onward Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's heritage encompasses beyond himself and also regulation football. "Commonly you connect heritage to specific honors. But he'll be actually kept in mind for whatever he's had the ability to provide for Collingwood," Cloke said to foxfooty.com.au." He obtained the utmost effectiveness early on, then developed the nightclub back up and acquired it once again. When he carries out finally end up, he'll have left behind the soccer nightclub in a much better location than when he showed up." It is actually certainly not just on industry, he's performed fantastic traits for the community of that football club as well as the label of AFL soccer." He's a world-class person and also footballer as well as will certainly reside in the Hall of Prominence one day. I make certain whatever he does post soccer, he'll be actually wonderful at. Allow's hope it is actually mentoring in the AFL, given that he's got a fantastic regulation football intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate an objective throughout the ANZAC Day rounded five AFL suit in between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where carries out the next level expertise acquire from?Fraser feels it is actually "innate" offered Pendlebury had a dedication from a youthful grow older to "obtain the very best away from themself" including journeying coming from Sale around Victoria to play younger basketball. Pendlebury after that "got a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the early times of his AFL experience and also was "quite harmonic with his environment" to identify what functioned absolute best for him. Scott Pendlebury organizes video game 400|01:28 That drive and also willpower is actually reminiscent of overdue NBA legend Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has actually long marvelled at including possessing the words 'Mamba Way of thinking' written on the inside of his jumper last year." He's undoubtedly a baseball enthusiast and also Kobe Bryant was his preferred player at some phase, I observe resemblances in that," Fraser stated." I keep in mind just how centric Kobe got on an individual degree and I assume 'Pendles' has a sizable level of that in him. "I believe his principal concentration is still very much on the group. That belongs to his progression, having actually attained so much in the activity, he can spread his energy and frame of mind to various other parts of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands before they walk to the Anzac ensign throughout the round four AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell showed his relationship along with Pendlebury was built on the 2 walking the water at Williamson at 9pm in the middle of winter season in the onset of their careers. Originally planning the extra sessions along with his much younger ally, the tasks would promptly be turned around." Very early days I will contact him as well as pass by and pick him up and we will stroll in the water for those added healings two or even 3 opportunities a full week," Maxwell recalled." It specified where I was having kids as well as my evenings modified, at that point he would certainly be texting me going: 'Be down there in 10 minutes, I'm decreasing'. So our company went full circle." Those were the significant ones for our team very early days creating a partnership." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs goes after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the round one AFL complement between the Western side Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Coliseum on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke claimed with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was actually when he began to reveal different sides to his personality.Cloke called him a "excellent individual you could always possess a chat with"-- including a group of players appreciating routine check outs to cafes and lunch areas during the course of the week. It's the on-field shenanigans Cloke recollects most lovingly though, even when Pendlebury "couldn't kick the sphere over a jam container"-- yet certain could entwine out some bullet passes inside 50." Undoubtedly on the footy industry he oozes charisma as well as course. He is actually thus hassle-free moving and also silklike with round in hand," Cloke said. "He's merely an amazing artisan-- he understands what to perform with sphere in hand and how to create one thing out of nothing at all-- that's what the really good players carry out." He created being an onward really simple and it was regularly a pleasure to check out. I acquired a front row seat to a masterclass weekly." I possess excellent memories of enjoying him going the wing, appearing a stop and booting objectives or even booting it to me and the likes of Leigh Brown as well as Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his team off the area after winning the round 23 AFL match in between the Carlton Blues and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy winner Paul Licuria exposed on the Collingwood site recently that when presenting a young Pendlebury the ropes throughout a 2007 pre-season training treatment, he pushed his understudy relevant of '50% of choosing to make him puke.' Yet Licuria was actually the one on the verge of throwing up in straining to stay up to date with the then 19-year aged Pendlebury. It is actually a feeling Fraser could possibly relate to in remembering just how affordable Pendlebury resided in any activity he took part in. "You would certainly direct your eye across the team as well as when everybody looked like they were battling, he may possess been actually having a hard time yet never allow it reveal," Fraser kept in mind. "There was a thoughts video game taking place where if you were completing in one thing, he had not been mosting likely to cease until he discovered a means to gain. "That was coming from an incredibly early age-- whether the kids were playing basketball, an activity of football or even in the game training-- he was actually an individual that would like to have the ability to leave in some way a champion. "That's one thing that is actually kept him in wonderful standing throughout his profession. If he is actually had the capacity to drive 'Licca' to the point of vomitting, he's quite unique, considering that 'Licca' is comparable to I have actually observed in terms of training.".