.Scott Pendlebury will definitely leave behind a long (lengthy) enduring tradition at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 games worth. He's been Collingwood's own special version of a dynasty as well as arguably one of the most impactful figure on any sort of club in the contemporary era.Sure, there's been actually various other champs like Gary Ablett and also Lance Franklin, plus empire edges like Geelong, Hawthorn and also Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a deposit limit.Watch every game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Season cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free trial today > But considering that Pendlebury was prepared to the Pies in 2005, they have actually had nearly 20 years of regular excellence and also been actually routinely in contention for premierships, along with pair of to reveal for it (that can properly have been a lot more). Virtually one else can easily claim they have actually possessed that consistent number supporting excellence for such a long period to place him in an organization of his very own. In many methods Pendlebury embodies Collingwood in its entirety over the last 20 years-- the heights have not been as high or for so long as other stars and also great teams-- however the life expectancy resides in unusual air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses along with his Premiership Award after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies as well as Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of many points that's comprised Pendlebury's magnificent legacy as he preps to become the sixth player in AFL/VFL record to play 400 activities when the Cakes participate in arch rival Carlton on Saturday night. "When I went back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was a crucial thing for me to reconnect along with the nightclub-- I really did not understand just how significant it would be actually," Collingwood scalp of growth and also Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser said to foxfooty.com.au." I always remember visiting Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that struck me just how unique he was. I understood it, however I assume being at the club when it happened as well as finding the whole adventure to come to 350 was extraordinary." This coming Saturday night is mosting likely to be one more level once again." In coming back to the club I have actually experienced honored I have actually been able to share and also view parts of his journey up close. He is actually an unbelievable player, but additionally a fabulous individual, spouse and also papa at the same time." To see him come with the doors as a young adult and become what he is actually become right now is actually one thing I am actually incredibly appreciative to have seen." When you chat organization large, the global respect he possesses. Certainly not every other player possesses that and some are polarised, but he's one everybody values just how great he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th game in the course of the 2022 AFL Around 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew mates onto the field throughout the round 22 AFL suit between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Image through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century landmark alone is an incredible accomplishment, in spite of the remainder of his piled heritage including pair of banners, a Norm Smith award, 5 ideal as well as fairests and also 6 All-Australians. Other Magpies fantastic Nathan Buckley classifying Pendlebury the 132-year aged nightclub's best ever before gamer is actually telling, coming from the chap who has probably the other greatest claim to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's strict off-field expertise and personal ride to ensure he's the greatest athlete he can be-- and clearly essential to him still going strong at 36. There's the smooth moving potential that makes it seem like he may stop time on the area amongst disorder and step up on the significant stage when the stress stakes go to their highest.Oh and also performed you recognize he has a baseball background?The checklist goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies commemorates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a goal during the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final match in between Collingwood Magpies as well as Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Chip Maxwell mentioned there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's successes, with his prep work and capacity to look after his body the most effective he is actually viewed. It is actually accurately been actually key to Pendlebury's consistency, which is what Maxwell thinks collections him apart from various other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their greatest and also outright peak could be much better-- 40 contacts and a few goals and that sort of trait," Maxwell told foxfooty.com.au." However there's been no place near the uniformity of an eight or even 9 away from 10 that Pendlebury has actually been for generally 18 years. To become capable to complete 15 away from 18 times in the leading 3 in the most effective as well as fairest is only uncommon." To become at that amount for such a long time is actually why I've got him over anyone I have actually found play." It's in fact the hardest trait to accomplish. You can have terrific times or even wonderful five or even six-year time periods, but to accomplish it like he has at that level is unbelievable." GOLD SHORE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury show up for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training treatment at Metricon Coliseum on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't identify a details second when he initially acknowledged Pendlebury was actually special, mentioning he had "steady development" as well as "maintained adding layers." Hell, through Pendlebury's second time in 2007, he was already starring in the club's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his leadership mosted likely to yet another level when he was able to acknowledge his capacity to influence allies by carrying all of them along with him. "That's what we serviced very early times - what he could instruct a younger player that performed body weights or an added treatment along with him," Maxwell added." As we started including those coatings, that's when he became aware the impact he can have on everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies works along with the ball with Dane Swan in the course of the round 19 AFL fit in between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombing Planes at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke advised Pendlebury's heritage includes beyond himself and football. "Usually you connect heritage to specific awards. Yet he'll be kept in mind for every thing he's had the capacity to provide for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He got the supreme excellence beforehand, at that point built the nightclub back up and received it once again. When he performs eventually wrap up, he'll have left behind the football nightclub in a much better area than when he got there." It's certainly not merely on field, he's carried out incredible traits for the area of that football club and the brand name of AFL soccer." He is actually an exclusive person and also footballer as well as are going to be in the Venue of Popularity one day. I'm sure whatever he performs publish football, he'll be actually awesome at. Permit's wish it is actually coaching in the AFL, considering that he's obtained an outstanding football intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a target throughout the ANZAC Time round five AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where carries out the next amount professionalism and reliability derive from?Fraser feels it is actually "innate" offered Pendlebury possessed a devotion from a youthful grow older to "acquire the most ideal out of themself" including taking a trip coming from Purchase around Victoria to play jr baseball. Pendlebury then "grabbed a lot" from others at Collingwood in the very early days of his AFL adventure and also was "incredibly harmonic with his atmosphere" to identify what functioned finest for him. Scott Pendlebury prepares for activity 400|01:28 That drive as well as determination is evocative late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has actually long admired including having words 'Mamba Attitude' created on the inside of his jumper in 2013." He is actually certainly a baseball supporter and Kobe Bryant was his favorite gamer at some phase, I observe correlations because," Fraser claimed." I keep in mind just how driven Kobe performed a private amount and I assume 'Pendles' possesses a huge level of that in him. "I presume his main focus is still significantly on the group. That's part of his evolution, having actually obtained a lot in the activity, he can disperse his electricity as well as mentality to other aspect of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands just before they walk to the Anzac ensign throughout the circular 4 AFL suit in between the Essendon Bombers and also 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 connection with Pendlebury was actually built on both walking the water at Williamson at 9pm in the middle of winter season in the beginning of their progress. Actually planning the added sessions with his younger colleague, the tasks will promptly be actually reversed." Early days I would certainly contact him and transcend as well as pick him up and our company 'd stroll in the water for those added healings 2 or even 3 times a week," Maxwell recollected." It got to the point where I was actually possessing youngsters and my evenings transformed, after that he will be texting me going: 'Be down certainly there in 10 minutes, I'm dropping'. So we went cycle." Those were actually the big ones for us early times developing a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Definitely Minson of the Bulldogs chases Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the course of the round one AFL complement between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Smudge Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke mentioned along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was when he began to reveal different sides to his personality.Cloke contacted him a "good individual you could possibly consistently possess a conversation along with"-- featuring a group of gamers delighting in frequent check outs to coffee shops as well as lunch locations in the course of the full week. It's the on-field tricks Cloke recollects very most more popularly though, even when Pendlebury "couldn't boot the ball over a jam container"-- however sure might lace out some bullet passes inside fifty." Undoubtedly on the footy field he oozes charisma and course. He's so hassle-free moving as well as silklike along with ball in hand," Cloke claimed. "He is actually just an impressive craftsman-- he knows what to accomplish along with round in hand as well as exactly how to make something away from nothing-- that's what the good gamers carry out." He brought in being actually an ahead extremely effortless as well as it was constantly a satisfaction to enjoy. I acquired a main row chair to a masterclass each week." I possess excellent moments of enjoying him leaving the airfoil, breaking through a deduction and kicking objectives or booting it to me and also the likes of Leigh Brown and also Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his staff off the field after gaining the around 23 AFL match between the Carlton Woe and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize victor Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood internet site today that when revealing a youthful Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season instruction treatment, he pushed his understudy relevant of 'half trying to create him throw up.' But Licuria was the one almost regurgitating in straining to stay on top of the after that 19-year aged Pendlebury. It's a view Fraser can associate with in recalling simply how competitive Pendlebury was in any type of task he took part in. "You will cast your eye across the group and also when everybody resembled they were actually struggling, he may have been actually struggling yet never ever allow it show," Fraser remembered. "There was actually a thoughts activity going on where if you were contending in one thing, he had not been heading to cease up until he located a way to gain. "That was coming from a really early grow older-- whether the boys were participating in basketball, a video game of football or in the activity lifting-- he was actually a guy who would like to manage to leave somehow a champion. "That is actually something that's kept him in fantastic standing throughout his occupation. If he's managed to drive 'Licca' relevant of regurgitating, he is actually pretty exclusive, because 'Licca' is actually as good as I have actually seen in terms of instruction.".