.Scott Pendlebury will certainly leave behind a long (lengthy) enduring tradition at the Collingwood Football Club ... over 400 video games worth. He's been Collingwood's very own unique version of a dynasty and arguably the best impactful figure on any kind of nightclub in the contemporary era.Sure, there is actually been other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus empire edges such as Geelong, Hawthorn as well as Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free test today > Yet given that Pendlebury was prepared to the Pies in 2005, they've possessed nearly 20 years of consistent distinction and also been actually on a regular basis in opinion for premierships, with pair of to show for it (that could effectively have actually been extra). Virtually one else may say they've possessed that steady number contributing to excellence for such a long period to place him in an organization of his personal. In numerous techniques Pendlebury symbolizes Collingwood as a whole over the final two decades-- the peaks have not been as high or even for so long as other celebrities and excellent staffs-- yet the life expectancy is in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies positions with his Premiership Award after 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 through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's among several traits that is actually composed Pendlebury's stunning tradition as he readies to end up being the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL past to participate in 400 video games when the Pies participate in arch rival Carlton on Sunday evening. "When I returned to the footy club in 2021, it was actually a vital thing for me to reconnect along with the nightclub-- I really did not realise how significant it would certainly be actually," Collingwood head of advancement as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser informed foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind going to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that hit me how unique he was actually. I knew it, yet I assume being at the club when it occurred and also seeing the whole trip to reach 350 was actually amazing." This happening Sunday evening is actually heading to be actually one more degree once more." In coming back to the club I've experienced happy I have actually had the capacity to share as well as observe aspect of his adventure up close. He's a fabulous gamer, but also an unbelievable individual, hubby and papa too." To observe him happen via the doors as a young adult and grow into what he's come to be right now is something I am actually extremely glad to have found." When you chat league large, the global regard he possesses. Not every other player possesses that as well as some are actually polarised, but he's one everyone appreciates just how fantastic he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th video game in the course of 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. (Picture by James Elsby/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads group buddies onto the range throughout the around 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) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century breakthrough alone is an incredible accomplishment, regardless of the remainder of his stacked tradition featuring 2 banners, a Standard Smith award, 5 finest and also fairests and 6 All-Australians. Other Magpies fantastic Nathan Buckley identifying Pendlebury the 132-year outdated club's biggest ever before player is saying to, originating from the chap who has arguably the other greatest claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's careful off-field professionalism and trust and also individual ride to ensure he's the best athlete he can be-- as well as plainly key to him still going sturdy at 36. There's the soft relocating ability that produces it think that he may quit opportunity on the industry amongst chaos as well as improve on the big phase when the pressure stakes go to their highest.Oh and also performed you know he possesses a baseball background?The listing goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a goal in the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and 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 Chip Maxwell stated there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, along with his prep work as well as potential to look after his physical body the best he is actually seen. It is actually precisely been vital to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell thinks collections him apart from other AFL greats. "There's players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) as well as 'Money' (Buckley) where their absolute best and complete optimal may be better-- 40 contacts as well as a handful of targets and also form of point," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." Yet there's been actually nowhere near the consistency of an eight or even 9 out of 10 that Pendlebury has actually been actually for primarily 18 years. To be able to complete 15 out of 18 attend the leading three in the most ideal and fairest is only unheard of." To be at that amount for such a long time is why I have actually received him above any individual I've viewed play." It's actually the hardest point to do. You may possess wonderful times or wonderful 5 or even six-year durations, however to carry out it like he contends that degree boggles the mind." GOLD SHORELINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell as well as Scott Pendlebury arrive for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction session at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shoreline, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not pinpoint a certain instant when he initially identified Pendlebury was actually exclusive, mentioning he had "regular development" as well as "always kept incorporating coatings." Heck, by Pendlebury's 2nd period in 2007, he was already starring in the nightclub's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his leadership mosted likely to another degree when he managed to recognise his capability to effect teammates through taking all of them in addition to him. "That's what our experts worked with very early days - what he might teach a younger gamer that did body weights or even an extra session along with him," Maxwell added." As our experts started incorporating those levels, that is actually when he became aware the impact he can carry everyone else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates with the round along with Dane Swan throughout the around 19 AFL suit between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke recommended Pendlebury's heritage encompasses past themself and also regulation football. "Usually you relate legacy to specific distinctions. However he'll be born in mind for whatever he is actually been able to create for Collingwood," Cloke said to foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the best effectiveness early, after that constructed the nightclub back up and also got it once again. When he does eventually end up, he'll have left behind the regulation football club in a much better location than when he got here." It is actually certainly not merely on area, he is actually performed impressive points for the community of that regulation football nightclub as well as the brand name of AFL football." He's an exclusive individual as well as footballer and also will definitely remain in the Venue of Prominence someday. I ensure whatever he performs submit regulation football, he'll be superb at. Let's hope it's mentoring in the AFL, considering that he is actually received an impressive football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate a goal during the ANZAC Time circular five AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where performs the following degree expertise derive from?Fraser thinks it's "inherent" offered Pendlebury possessed a dedication from a young grow older to "get the best out of himself" featuring travelling coming from Sale around Victoria to play younger basketball. Pendlebury after that "grabbed a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the very early days of his AFL experience and also was actually "really in tune along with his atmosphere" to find out what worked greatest for him. Scott Pendlebury gets ready for game 400|01:28 That drive as well as dedication is similar to overdue NBA tale Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has long appreciated featuring having the words 'Mamba Mentality' created on the within his jumper in 2015." He's obviously a baseball enthusiast as well as Kobe Bryant was his preferred player at one phase, I observe similarities because," Fraser stated." I remember how driven Kobe got on an individual amount and also I think 'Pendles' has a large level of that in him. "I think his primary focus is actually still very much on the group. That becomes part of his progression, having obtained a great deal in the video game, he can easily spread his power and also way of thinking to various other component of the video game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies drink hands before they walk to the Anzac ensign during the circular 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell uncovered his relationship with Pendlebury was actually built on the 2 walking the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of winter in the onset of their careers. Initially arranging the additional treatments along with his younger colleague, the roles will swiftly be turned around." Early times I will call him and also pass by as well as pick him up and we 'd stroll in the water for those additional recoveries 2 or even 3 opportunities a week," Maxwell recalled." It specified where I was actually having children and also my nights transformed, after that he will be texting me going: 'Be actually down there certainly in 10 minutes, I am actually going down'. So our experts went full circle." Those were actually the major ones for us early times creating a relationship." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Definitely Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the shot one AFL complement in between the Western Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke said with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was actually when he began to show different sides to his personality.Cloke called him a "excellent human you might regularly possess a conversation along with"-- featuring a group of gamers delighting in frequent brows through to coffee shops as well as lunch time locations in the course of the week. It's the on-field tricks Cloke recollects very most more popularly though, even if Pendlebury "couldn't kick the ball over a jam tin"-- however sure could entwine out some bullet passes inside fifty." Definitely on the footy industry he oozes personal appeal and also training class. He is actually so soft moving and also silky along with round in palm," Cloke stated. "He's merely an impressive craftsman-- he understands what to do with sphere in hand and how to make something out of nothing-- that's what the great gamers perform." He created being actually an ahead really easy and also it was actually always an enjoyment to watch. I received a front row seat to a masterclass every week." I have excellent minds of watching him going the wing, appearing a standstill and kicking objectives or kicking it to me as well as the similarity Leigh Brown and Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his team off the field after succeeding the around 23 AFL match in between the Carlton Blues and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy champion Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood website recently that when revealing a younger Pendlebury the ropes throughout a 2007 pre-season training session, he pressed his understudy to the point of '50 percent attempting to create him vomit.' Yet Licuria was actually the one about to throwing up in struggling to keep up with the at that point 19-year outdated Pendlebury. It's a conviction Fraser might associate with in remembering only exactly how very competitive Pendlebury resided in any task he took part in. "You will cast your eye throughout the team as well as when every person appeared like they were actually struggling, he might have been struggling but never permit it reveal," Fraser bore in mind. "There was a thoughts video game going on where if you were contending in something, he had not been mosting likely to cease until he discovered a way to succeed. "That was actually from an incredibly early grow older-- whether the children were actually playing basketball, a video game of football or in the video game training-- he was a man who intended to manage to leave in some way a champion. "That is actually one thing that is actually kept him in excellent stead throughout his career. If he's been able to press 'Licca' to the point of throwing up, he's pretty exclusive, because 'Licca' is just as good as I have actually observed in terms of training.".