.Scott Pendlebury will certainly leave behind a lengthy (long) long lasting heritage at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 activities worth. He is actually been Collingwood's personal unique model of an empire as well as perhaps the best impactful figure on any type of nightclub in the modern-day era.Sure, there is actually been various other champions like Gary Ablett and also Lance Franklin, plus dynasty sides including Geelong, Hawthorn and also Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season cope with no ad-breaks in the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free trial today > Yet considering that Pendlebury was actually made to the Pies in 2005, they have actually had virtually two decades of regular excellence and been on a regular basis in contention for premierships, along with 2 to reveal for it (that might effectively have actually been actually a lot more). Practically one else can say they have actually had that consistent amount contributing to excellence for such a substantial period to put him in a league of his own. In many means Pendlebury expresses Collingwood overall over the last two decades-- the optimals haven't been as high or even for so long as various other superstars and wonderful teams-- yet the longevity remains in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies postures with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit 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 some of several points that is actually comprised Pendlebury's exceptional tradition as he readies to come to be the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL history to play 400 activities when the Pies participate in arch rivalrous Carlton on Saturday night. "When I returned to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was actually an important point for me to reconnect with the club-- I didn't realise exactly how important it would certainly be actually," Collingwood scalp of development and also Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser said to foxfooty.com.au." I remember going to Adelaide for his 350th activity in 2022, that hit me how special he was actually. I knew it, however I assume being at the club when it took place and finding the whole quest to get to 350 was fabulous." This coming Sunday night is going to be yet another degree once more." In going back to the club I have actually really felt proud I have actually managed to share and also observe component of his adventure up close. He is actually an awesome player, but additionally an awesome individual, partner and also daddy also." To observe him happen through the doors as a teenager as well as turn into what he is actually ended up being right now is actually one thing I'm extremely happy to have observed." When you speak league vast, the global respect he possesses. Certainly not every other gamer possesses that and also some are polarised, but he is actually one everybody enjoys just how fantastic he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th video game during the 2022 AFL Sphere 18 match in between the Adelaide Crows and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo through James Elsby/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew companions onto the field during the sphere 22 AFL suit in between the Sydney Swans and also the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century breakthrough alone is an impressive accomplishment, regardless of the rest of his piled legacy featuring pair of banners, a Standard Smith award, 5 best and fairests as well as six All-Australians. Fellow Magpies great Nathan Buckley identifying Pendlebury the 132-year old club's greatest ever before gamer is saying to, arising from the gent who possesses perhaps the various other best insurance claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's precise off-field professionalism and also personal travel to ensure he is actually the most effective professional athlete he can be-- and clearly essential to him still going solid at 36. There is actually the hassle-free moving capability that makes it feel like he can quit time on the area amongst turmoil and also step up on the large stage when the tension stakes are at their highest.Oh and performed you understand he has a baseball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies commemorates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking an objective throughout the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Nick Maxwell stated there's "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's excellences, along with his planning and capacity to care for his physical body the most effective he is actually found. It's precisely been vital to Pendlebury's consistency, which is what Maxwell assumes sets him aside from various other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) as well as 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their ideal and also downright optimal may be far better-- 40 contacts and also a couple of objectives and also kind of thing," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." Yet there is actually been actually nowhere near the uniformity of an eight or even 9 away from 10 that Pendlebury has actually been for generally 18 years. To be capable to end up 15 away from 18 attend the leading 3 in the most ideal and also fairest is merely unusual." To be at that degree for such a long time is actually why I have actually got him above anybody I have actually found play." It's actually the hardest thing to accomplish. You can easily possess wonderful times or wonderful 5 or even six-year time frames, but to perform it like he has at that level is unbelievable." GOLD COASTLINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Nick Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury get here for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction treatment at Metricon Stadium on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shoreline, Australia. (Photograph by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't identify a details second when he initially recognised Pendlebury was special, saying he had "constant development" and also "kept incorporating levels." Hell, by Pendlebury's 2nd season 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 identify his capability to influence teammates by delivering all of them alongside him. "That's what our company focused on early times - what he could show a youthful player that carried out weights or an extra session along with him," Maxwell incorporated." As we began including those coatings, that is actually when he knew the effect he can easily have on everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies works with the round along with Dane Swan during the course of the round 19 AFL fit in between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombing Planes at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke advised Pendlebury's heritage encompasses past themself and regulation football. "Generally you associate tradition to individual accolades. However he'll be don't forgotten for every thing he is actually been able to create for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He got the greatest excellence early on, after that created the nightclub back up and also acquired it once more. When he performs lastly end up, he'll have left behind the soccer nightclub in a much better location than when he got there." It's certainly not merely on field, he's carried out fantastic factors for the area of that football club as well as the brand name of AFL soccer." He is actually a top-notch person and also footballer and will definitely remain in the Venue of Popularity someday. I make certain whatever he performs post regulation football, he'll be excellent at. Permit's hope it's coaching in the AFL, due to the fact that he is actually got an incredible soccer intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a target throughout the ANZAC Day circular 5 AFL complement between the Essendon Bombers and also 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 performs the upcoming level reliability derive from?Fraser believes it's "innate" provided Pendlebury had a dedication from a younger age to "receive the greatest out of himself" consisting of travelling from Sale around Victoria to participate in jr baseball. Pendlebury at that point "grabbed a great deal" from others at Collingwood in the early days of his AFL quest as well as was actually "really in tune along with his setting" to find out what operated absolute best for him. Scott Pendlebury prepares for game 400|01:28 That drive and also fortitude is actually reminiscent of overdue NBA tale Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has long admired consisting of possessing words 'Mamba Way of thinking' written on the within his jumper in 2013." He's definitely a baseball enthusiast as well as Kobe Bryant was his much-loved player at one stage, I observe resemblances because," Fraser stated." I bear in mind just how committed Kobe performed a personal degree and also I assume 'Pendles' has a big level of that in him. "I believe his primary focus is actually still quite on the group. That becomes part of his development, having actually attained a lot in the activity, he can spread his energy and attitude to various other portion of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies drink hands prior to they walk to the Anzac ensign in the course of the round 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell showed his connection with Pendlebury was improved both strolling the water at Williamson at 9pm during winter season in the beginning of their progress. Originally setting up the added sessions with his more youthful teammate, the functions will quickly be reversed." Very early times I would certainly contact him as well as pass by and select him up as well as our team would certainly walk in the water for those additional recoveries two or even three times a week," Maxwell recalled." It specified where I was actually having children and my nights transformed, then he 'd be actually texting me going: 'Be actually down there certainly in 10 minutes, I am actually going down'. So we went cycle." Those were actually the big ones for our company very early times developing a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs chases Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in the course of the shot one AFL match in between the Western side Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Coliseum on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke mentioned along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was when he started to show different edges to his personality.Cloke called him a "excellent individual you could always have a chat along with"-- consisting of a group of gamers delighting in normal check outs to coffee shops and also lunch places in the course of the full week. It is actually the on-field antics Cloke recollects very most more popularly though, even when Pendlebury "could not boot the round over a jam container"-- but certain might entwine out some bullet passes inside fifty." Obviously on the footy area he oozes charm as well as training class. He is actually therefore smooth relocating and also silklike along with round in palm," Cloke claimed. "He's only a fantastic specialist-- he understands what to accomplish with ball in hand and just how to make one thing out of absolutely nothing-- that's what the good players perform." He created being an onward quite simple and also it was regularly an enjoyment to enjoy. I obtained a main row chair to a masterclass each week." I have excellent moments of viewing him leaving the airfoil, appearing an interruption and booting targets or even booting it to me and the similarity Leigh Brown and also Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his team off the area after winning the around 23 AFL match 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) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy victor Paul Licuria exposed on the Collingwood web site today that when revealing a youthful Pendlebury the ropes in the course of a 2007 pre-season instruction treatment, he drove his understudy to the point of 'half attempting to create him puke.' Yet Licuria was actually the one on the verge of vomitting in straining to maintain the after that 19-year old Pendlebury. It is actually a sentiment Fraser might associate with in recollecting just exactly how reasonable Pendlebury remained in any activity he participated in. "You would certainly direct your eye across the group and when everyone seemed like they were actually straining, he might possess been straining but never allow it present," Fraser always remembered. "There was a mind game happening where if you were actually competing in one thing, he had not been visiting stop up until he located a means to succeed. "That was coming from a very early grow older-- whether the young boys were actually playing basketball, an activity of soccer or in the video game hauling-- he was actually a guy who intended to be able to leave in some way a champion. "That is actually one thing that's stored him in wonderful stead throughout his job. If he's had the ability to drive 'Licca' relevant of throwing up, he is actually fairly special, due to the fact that 'Licca' is like I have actually viewed in relations to training.".