.Scott Pendlebury will definitely leave a long (long) long-term legacy at the Collingwood Soccer Club ... over 400 games worth. He is actually been actually Collingwood's own distinct version of a dynasty and probably the best impactful figure on any type of nightclub in the modern era.Sure, there's been actually various other champs like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus dynasty edges including Geelong, Hawthorn as well as Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.Watch every game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your totally free trial today > However because Pendlebury was actually drafted to the Pies in 2005, they have actually had nearly twenty years of constant distinction as well as been consistently in opinion for premierships, along with 2 to present for it (that could possibly effectively have been much more). Essentially one else can easily state they have actually had that continual number helping in success for such a long period to put him in an organization of his own. In many techniques Pendlebury expresses Collingwood overall over the last 20 years-- the optimals haven't been as higher or even for as long as other celebrities and great crews-- yet the life expectancy resides in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies positions with his Premiership Medal 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. (Image by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of lots of things that's made up Pendlebury's amazing tradition as he prepares to become the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL past history to play 400 games when the Pies play arch rivalrous Carlton on Saturday evening. "When I went back to the footy club in 2021, it was actually a crucial factor for me to reconnect with the club-- I really did not realise exactly how important it will be actually," Collingwood scalp of advancement as well as 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 attacked me how special he was actually. I recognized it, however I presume going to the nightclub when it happened and observing the entire quest to reach 350 was incredible." This happening Saturday night is actually visiting be one more amount once more." In going back to the club I have actually really felt honored I've been able to discuss and also find aspect of his experience up close. He's an astonishing gamer, however likewise a fabulous individual, hubby and also papa as well." To find him come by means of the doors as a teen and grow into what he is actually come to be currently is actually one thing I'm very happy to have seen." When you chat league large, the universal respect he has. Certainly not every other player possesses that and also some are polarised, yet he's one everyone cherishes just how great he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th video 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. (Image by James Elsby/AFL Photos through Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff companions onto the range in the course of the around 22 AFL suit in between the Sydney Swans as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Image by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century turning point alone is actually an impressive achievement, regardless of the remainder of his stacked legacy featuring 2 banners, a Rule Johnson medal, five best and fairests and also six All-Australians. Fellow Magpies terrific Nathan Buckley tagging Pendlebury the 132-year old nightclub's biggest ever before player is telling, originating from the bloke who possesses perhaps the various other best insurance claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's careful off-field professionalism as well as private drive to ensure he is actually the best sportsmen he can be-- as well as plainly essential to him still going strong at 36. There's the hassle-free moving capability that creates it believe that he can easily stop time on the area among mayhem and step up on the significant phase when the tension stakes are at their highest.Oh and did you understand he possesses a basketball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies commemorates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after stopping a target in 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. (Image through Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Scar Maxwell pointed out there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's results, with his prep work and also potential to take care of his physical body the best he's observed. It is actually precisely been actually crucial to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell believes sets him besides various other AFL greats. "There is actually players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) as well as 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their finest as well as absolute peak might be much better-- 40 contacts as well as a few goals and that type of trait," Maxwell said to foxfooty.com.au." However there's been nowhere near the congruity of an eight or even nine away from 10 that Pendlebury has been actually for generally 18 years. To become capable to complete 15 out of 18 times in the best three in the most effective and also fairest is actually merely unheard of." To be at that degree for as long is why I've acquired him above anybody I have actually viewed play." It's actually the hardest trait to do. You may have excellent seasons or even excellent 5 or six-year durations, but to accomplish it like he contends that amount boggles the mind." GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury get there for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training treatment at Metricon Stadium on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shoreline, Australia. (Photo through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not recognize a particular moment when he initially identified Pendlebury was special, saying he had "constant growth" and also "kept incorporating levels." Hell, through Pendlebury's 2nd period in 2007, he was currently starring in the nightclub's deep finals run.Maxwell, who handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, believes his leadership visited another amount when he managed to recognise his capability to influence colleagues through taking all of them in addition to him. "That's what our experts dealt with early days - what he could instruct a young player that did weights or even an extra session along with him," Maxwell added." As our company started incorporating those layers, that's when he realised the effect he can carry everyone else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates along with the sphere along with Dane Swan throughout the around 19 AFL fit in between the Collingwood Magpies and also the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke recommended Pendlebury's legacy includes past himself and football. "Normally you relate legacy to private honors. Yet he'll be actually remembered for everything he is actually had the capacity to provide for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the supreme excellence beforehand, after that built the nightclub back up as well as got it once again. When he does finally end up, he'll have left behind the regulation football nightclub in a much better place than when he arrived." It's certainly not merely on field, he's done impressive factors for the community of that soccer club and also the company of AFL football." He's a top-notch individual and also footballer and also will definitely be in the Venue of Prominence one day. I make certain whatever he does post football, he'll be actually awesome at. Permit's wish it's coaching in the AFL, since he's obtained an amazing soccer IQ." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate a target throughout the ANZAC Day round 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 through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where does the upcoming degree reliability derive from?Fraser feels it is actually "intrinsic" provided Pendlebury possessed a commitment from a young grow older to "acquire the most ideal away from himself" including journeying coming from Sale around Victoria to participate in younger basketball. Pendlebury at that point "picked up a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the early times of his AFL quest and also was "very in tune along with his environment" to figure out what operated ideal for him. Scott Pendlebury organizes game 400|01:28 That drive as well as fortitude is actually evocative late NBA folklore Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has long appreciated featuring having words 'Mamba Attitude' created on the within his jumper in 2013." He's definitely a baseball fan and Kobe Bryant was his preferred player at some phase, I see correlations in that," Fraser mentioned." I keep in mind how centric Kobe performed an individual amount and also I think 'Pendles' has a large level of that in him. "I presume his major concentration is actually still quite on the group. That's part of his advancement, having obtained so much in the video game, he may disperse his power and also state of mind to various other parts of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands just before they walk to the Anzac streamer throughout the round 4 AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell disclosed his connection with Pendlebury was improved the 2 walking the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of wintertime in the onset of their progress. Originally planning the additional treatments with his younger ally, the roles will rapidly be turned around." Early days I will call him as well as pass by and select him up as well as we would certainly stroll in the water for those extra rehabilitations two or even 3 opportunities a week," Maxwell recalled." It specified where I was having kids and my evenings modified, at that point he 'd be texting me going: 'Be actually down there in 10 minutes, I am actually dropping'. So our team went full circle." Those were actually the huge ones for our company early times constructing a partnership." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies throughout the round one AFL suit in between the Western side Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Spot Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke stated with a laugh Pendlebury "shaking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was when he started to show various sides to his personality.Cloke called him a "excellent individual you can regularly have a chat along with"-- consisting of a team of players taking pleasure in routine visits to cafes and also lunch locations in the course of the full week. It's the on-field shenanigans Cloke recalls most lovingly though, even if Pendlebury "couldn't boot the ball over a jam tin"-- but sure could entwine out some bullet passes inside 50." Obviously on the footy industry he exudes charm and also lesson. He is actually therefore hassle-free moving and also smooth with sphere in palm," Cloke said. "He's merely a fantastic artisan-- he knows what to do along with sphere in hand and also how to create something away from nothing-- that's what the good players carry out." He created being an onward quite quick and easy as well as it was constantly a pleasure to check out. I received a frontal row chair to a masterclass every week." I have excellent moments of watching him running along the wing, appearing a stop as well as kicking targets or even kicking 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 crew off the area after succeeding the round 23 AFL suit between the Carlton Blues as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize victor Paul Licuria uncovered on the Collingwood site today that when presenting a youthful Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season training treatment, he drove his understudy relevant of 'half of attempting to create him throw up.' However Licuria was actually the one on the verge of throwing up in struggling to maintain the at that point 19-year outdated Pendlebury. It's a feeling Fraser might relate to in recalling simply exactly how affordable Pendlebury was in any task he took part in. "You will cast your eye across the group and when everybody resembled they were actually battling, he might possess been struggling however never allow it present," Fraser remembered. "There was a thoughts video game happening where if you were actually contending in something, he wasn't heading to quit till he found a way to gain. "That was actually coming from a really early grow older-- whether the young boys were actually participating in basketball, an activity of football or even in the video game training-- he was actually an individual who would like to be able to walk away somehow a champion. "That is actually one thing that is actually kept him in fantastic standing throughout his job. If he is actually had the capacity to press 'Licca' to the point of throwing up, he's quite special, given that 'Licca' is like I've seen in regards to training.".