.Scott Pendlebury will leave a long (long) enduring tradition at the Collingwood Football Nightclub ... over 400 activities worth. He's been Collingwood's personal unique model of a dynasty and also probably the absolute most impactful figure on any nightclub in the contemporary era.Sure, there's been actually various other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus dynasty sides including Geelong, Hawthorn and also Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING 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 in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of charge test today > However because Pendlebury was actually made to the Pies in 2005, they've had almost twenty years of constant distinction and also been actually frequently in opinion for premierships, along with pair of to show for it (that could possibly well have actually been even more). Basically one else may state they've possessed that steady number contributing to results for such a long period to put him in a league of his own. In numerous methods Pendlebury personifies Collingwood in its entirety over the final two decades-- the tops haven't been as high or for so long as other celebrities and also great crews-- yet the life expectancy remains in unusual air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses along with his Premiership Medal 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. (Photograph by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of numerous things that is actually made up Pendlebury's magnificent legacy as he readies to become the 6th player in AFL/VFL record to play 400 video games when the Pies play arch rival Carlton on Saturday night. "When I came back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was a necessary point for me to reconnect with the nightclub-- I really did not realise how crucial it would be," Collingwood scalp of development as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser informed foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind visiting Adelaide for his 350th activity in 2022, that hit me exactly how exclusive he was. I recognized it, yet I assume going to the nightclub when it took place and observing the whole trip to get to 350 was astonishing." This coming Saturday evening is mosting likely to be actually one more degree again." In going back to the nightclub I have actually really felt pleased I've had the ability to discuss and also find component of his experience up close. He is actually an extraordinary gamer, yet likewise an amazing individual, spouse and also daddy also." To observe him happen through the doors as an adolescent as well as turn into what he is actually ended up being now is one thing I am actually incredibly appreciative to have seen." When you talk league wide, the universal appreciation he has. Not every other gamer has that and also some are actually polarised, however he is actually one every person enjoys just how wonderful he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th game throughout the 2022 AFL Sphere 18 match in between the Adelaide Crows and 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 group mates onto the range during the course of the round 22 AFL match in between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century landmark alone is an amazing achievement, regardless of the remainder of his stacked legacy consisting of 2 banners, a Standard Smith award, 5 finest and also fairests and also 6 All-Australians. Fellow Magpies excellent Nathan Buckley designating Pendlebury the 132-year outdated club's biggest ever before player is informing, arising from the chap who possesses arguably the other toughest claim to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's precise off-field reliability as well as personal drive to guarantee he is actually the most effective professional athlete he may be-- and plainly crucial to him still going strong at 36. There's the soft moving capability that makes it seem like he can easily quit time on the industry amongst mayhem and also improve on the large phase when the stress risks go to their highest.Oh and also did you understand he possesses a basketball background?The listing goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies commemorates along with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after stopping a target throughout the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit in between Collingwood Magpies and 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 captain Nick Maxwell claimed there's "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, with his preparation and capacity to take care of his body system the very best he is actually observed. It's clearly been essential to Pendlebury's uniformity, which is what Maxwell believes collections him aside from various other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) as well as 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their greatest and also complete optimal may be much better-- 40 touches and a handful of targets and that type of trait," Maxwell told foxfooty.com.au." Yet there is actually been actually no place near the congruity of a 8 or even 9 out of 10 that Pendlebury has been for essentially 18 years. To be capable to complete 15 out of 18 times in the leading 3 in the most effective and fairest is simply unprecedented." To become at that degree for such a long time is actually why I have actually got him over anyone I've seen play." It's really the hardest factor to accomplish. You may have terrific seasons or even fantastic five or six-year time periods, yet to perform it like he contends that level is unbelievable." GOLD SHORE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Nick Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury get there for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction treatment at Metricon Stadium on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shoreline, Australia. (Photo through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not pinpoint a certain instant when he to begin with recognised Pendlebury was unique, claiming he had "steady development" and also "maintained including layers." Hell, by Pendlebury's second season in 2007, he was actually starring in the nightclub's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, feels his leadership visited an additional level when he had the capacity to acknowledge his ability to impact colleagues by bringing them alongside him. "That's what our experts focused on very early days - what he could possibly show a younger player that carried out body weights or an extra session along with him," Maxwell incorporated." As our team started incorporating those coatings, that is actually when he became aware the impact he can carry everyone else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies functions along with the round with Dane Swan in the course of the round 19 AFL complement between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership ahead Travis Cloke advised Pendlebury's tradition encompasses past themself and also regulation football. "Usually you connect tradition to specific accolades. Yet he'll be always remembered for every thing he is actually had the ability to provide for Collingwood," Cloke informed foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the best effectiveness early, at that point built the nightclub back up and obtained it again. When he performs eventually wrap up, he'll have left behind the football club in a much better location than when he got there." It's not merely on field, he's done amazing things for the neighborhood of that football club as well as the brand name of AFL football." He is actually an elite individual and also footballer and also will reside in the Hall of Prominence someday. I make certain whatever he performs post soccer, he'll be amazing at. Allow's hope it is actually training in the AFL, because he's received an amazing regulation football intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate a target during the course of the ANZAC Time round five AFL match 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 carries out the following amount professionalism and reliability acquire from?Fraser thinks it's "intrinsic" given Pendlebury had a dedication coming from a younger age to "acquire the most ideal out of themself" including taking a trip from Sale around Victoria to play junior baseball. Pendlebury after that "picked up a lot" coming from others at Collingwood in the early times of his AFL journey and was "quite harmonic with his atmosphere" to find out what functioned finest for him. Scott Pendlebury prepares for video game 400|01:28 That travel and also determination is similar to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has actually long appreciated consisting of having the words 'Mamba Way of thinking' written on the inside of his jumper last year." He is actually definitely a baseball supporter and also Kobe Bryant was his preferred player at one stage, I find resemblances because," Fraser said." I don't forget just how centric Kobe got on an individual level and I presume 'Pendles' has a huge degree of that in him. "I assume his principal focus is still significantly on the team. That belongs to his development, having actually achieved so much in the game, he may disperse his power and attitude to various other portion of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands prior to they walk to the Anzac banner during the course of the round 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell showed his partnership along with Pendlebury was built on the two strolling the water at Williamson at 9pm in the middle of winter months in the early stages of their careers. Initially arranging the additional treatments with his much younger teammate, the functions would swiftly be actually reversed." Very early days I will call him as well as transcend as well as choose him up and we would certainly walk in the water for those extra healings two or even 3 times a week," Maxwell remembered." It got to the point where I was actually having kids as well as my evenings changed, then he will be texting me going: 'Be actually down there certainly in 10 moments, I'm dropping'. So our team went cycle." Those were the big ones for us very early days building a relationship." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Definitely Minson of the Bulldogs chases Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the shot one AFL fit between the Western Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Spot Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke stated with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was when he started to show various sides to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "great individual you might constantly have a conversation with"-- consisting of a group of players delighting in regular sees to cafes as well as lunch places in the course of the week. It's the on-field tricks Cloke recalls most lovingly though, even when Pendlebury "could not boot the sphere over a bind tin"-- yet certain can lace out some bullet passes inside 50." Undoubtedly on the footy area he exudes charm as well as training class. He's thus soft relocating and also smooth with sphere in palm," Cloke claimed. "He's just an outstanding artisan-- he recognizes what to carry out along with sphere in hand and also exactly how to make one thing out of nothing-- that's what the good players perform." He brought in being actually an onward very effortless and it was actually regularly a delight to view. I obtained a front row seat to a masterclass weekly." I possess excellent moments of viewing him leaving the wing, breaking through a blockage as well as booting targets 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 area after succeeding the round 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) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize victor Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood website recently that when revealing a younger Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season instruction session, he pressed his understudy to the point of 'half of trying to make him puke.' Yet Licuria was actually the one almost vomitting in straining to maintain the after that 19-year outdated Pendlebury. It is actually a conviction Fraser can connect to in recalling only how reasonable Pendlebury resided in any type of activity he participated in. "You will cast your eye around the team and when everyone resembled they were having a hard time, he might have been actually struggling however never ever allow it present," Fraser bore in mind. "There was actually a mind game going on where if you were completing in something, he had not been visiting cease up until he discovered a way to win. "That was actually coming from a quite early age-- whether the children were playing basketball, a game of football or in the game training-- he was actually a person who wished to manage to leave somehow a champion. "That's one thing that is actually stored him in terrific place throughout his career. If he's managed to press 'Licca' relevant of vomitting, he is actually quite special, due to the fact that 'Licca' is actually just as good as I have actually seen in terms of training.".