.Scott Pendlebury will definitely leave a lengthy (lengthy) enduring legacy at the Collingwood Football Club ... over 400 activities worth. He's been Collingwood's personal one-of-a-kind model of an empire and also probably the best impactful plan any kind of nightclub in the contemporary era.Sure, there's been actually various other champs like Gary Ablett and also Lance Franklin, plus dynasty edges including Geelong, Hawthorn and also Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free test today > However because Pendlebury was drafted to the Pies in 2005, they have actually had almost two decades of regular distinction and been regularly in opinion for premierships, along with 2 to present for it (that could possibly well have actually been a lot more). Virtually one else can easily claim they have actually had that steady number adding to effectiveness for such an extended period to put him in a league of his personal. In a lot of ways Pendlebury symbolizes Collingwood as a whole over the final 20 years-- the optimals haven't been as higher or even for as long as other celebrities as well as great staffs-- however the endurance is in unusual air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies postures along with his Premiership Medal after 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. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's among numerous factors that is actually comprised Pendlebury's spectacular legacy as he prepares to become the sixth player in AFL/VFL past to play 400 video games when the Cakes play arch competing Carlton on Saturday evening. "When I came back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was actually a crucial trait for me to reconnect with the nightclub-- I didn't realise exactly how vital it would be," Collingwood scalp of advancement and also Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser told foxfooty.com.au." I keep in mind going to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that hit me just how exclusive he was. I knew it, however I believe being at the nightclub when it took place and also finding the whole trip to come to 350 was actually unbelievable." This happening Saturday night is mosting likely to be actually an additional degree once more." In returning to the nightclub I have actually really felt pleased I have actually been able to share and find aspect of his trip up close. He is actually an incredible player, but also a fabulous person, spouse and also papa at the same time." To observe him come through the doors as an adolescent as well as become what he's come to be now is something I am actually really thankful to have actually seen." When you chat organization broad, the common appreciation he possesses. Not every other player possesses that and also some are actually polarised, however he is actually one every person cherishes how terrific he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates his 350th game in the course of the 2022 AFL Sphere 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Picture through James Elsby/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff buddies onto the field throughout the round 22 AFL suit between the Sydney Swans and also the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photograph through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century turning point alone is a fantastic accomplishment, regardless of the remainder of his piled tradition including 2 banners, a Rule Smith award, five greatest and also fairests and 6 All-Australians. Other Magpies fantastic Nathan Buckley tagging Pendlebury the 132-year outdated nightclub's best ever gamer is actually informing, originating from the bloke who possesses arguably the various other toughest insurance claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's thorough off-field expertise and private drive to guarantee he is actually the most ideal professional athlete he could be-- and also precisely key to him still going solid at 36. There is actually the soft moving capability that makes it believe that he can easily quit opportunity on the industry among turmoil and improve on the significant phase when the tension concerns go to their highest.Oh and also did you recognize he has 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 during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Chip Maxwell claimed there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, along with his planning and potential to take care of his body system the most ideal he is actually seen. It's accurately been actually vital to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell presumes collections him other than various other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) as well as 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their finest and complete top might be better-- 40 touches and a couple of goals and also form of thing," Maxwell said to foxfooty.com.au." But there is actually been actually no place near the uniformity of a 8 or 9 out of 10 that Pendlebury has been actually for generally 18 years. To be capable to complete 15 away from 18 attend the leading 3 in the greatest and fairest is actually only unusual." To become at that level for so long is actually why I've obtained him over any individual I've found play." It's in fact the hardest trait to do. You can have excellent seasons or terrific five or six-year durations, yet to do it like he has at that degree boggles the mind." GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell and also Scott Pendlebury show up for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training treatment at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not pinpoint a specific second when he first acknowledged Pendlebury was actually unique, stating he possessed "consistent development" as well as "maintained incorporating levels." Hell, by Pendlebury's 2nd time in 2007, he was actually starring in the club's deeper finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, believes his leadership went to yet another level when he was able to acknowledge his capacity to influence teammates by delivering all of them along with him. "That's what our experts focused on very early times - what he could show a younger player that performed weights or an additional session along with him," Maxwell added." As our team began including those levels, that is actually when he understood the impact he can easily have on every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies runs with the ball with Dane Swan during the round 19 AFL fit between the Collingwood Magpies and also the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership ahead Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's tradition includes past themself as well as soccer. "Commonly you associate heritage to individual accolades. However he'll be born in mind for whatever he is actually had the ability to create for Collingwood," Cloke informed foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the supreme success at an early stage, at that point created the club back up and received it once again. When he does eventually wrap up, he'll possess left the regulation football club in a much better location than when he got here." It's not just on field, he's carried out amazing things for the community of that football nightclub and also the brand of AFL regulation football." He is actually an elite person and footballer as well as will definitely reside in the Hall of Popularity eventually. I make sure whatever he carries out submit regulation football, he'll be amazing at. Permit's hope it is actually coaching in the AFL, because he's acquired an outstanding football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate a target throughout the ANZAC Time round five AFL suit in between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where does the following amount professionalism and reliability derive from?Fraser thinks it is actually "intrinsic" given Pendlebury possessed a dedication from a young age to "receive the most effective out of himself" including travelling from Sale around Victoria to participate in jr baseball. Pendlebury at that point "picked up a lot" coming from others at Collingwood in the very early times of his AFL experience and also was "very in tune along with his atmosphere" to figure out what operated absolute best for him. Scott Pendlebury plans for game 400|01:28 That drive and determination is actually evocative late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has actually long marvelled at consisting of having words 'Mamba Attitude' created on the inside of his jumper last year." He's obviously a baseball enthusiast and Kobe Bryant was his preferred gamer at some phase, I see resemblances in that," Fraser mentioned." I always remember just how centric Kobe performed a personal amount as well as I assume 'Pendles' has a huge degree of that in him. "I believe his principal emphasis is still significantly on the team. That belongs to his progression, having actually obtained a lot in the video game, he can easily disperse his power as well as perspective to various other portion of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies drink hands just before they walk to the Anzac streamer during the course of the round 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell revealed his connection along with Pendlebury was actually built on the two walking the water at Williamson at 9pm in the middle of winter season in the early stages of their progress. Initially setting up the extra treatments with his more youthful ally, the duties would swiftly be actually turned around." Very early times I will call him and also transcend as well as choose him up and our experts would certainly walk in the water for those added recoveries 2 or three times a week," Maxwell recalled." It got to the point where I was possessing little ones and also my evenings changed, then he would certainly be texting me going: 'Be actually down there in 10 moments, I'm dropping'. So our experts went full circle." Those were the big ones for our company early days constructing a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the course of the shot one AFL complement in between the Western side Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Coliseum on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke claimed along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was when he started to reveal various sides to his personality.Cloke called him a "good individual you might regularly possess a chat with"-- consisting of a group of gamers appreciating regular check outs to cafes and lunch time areas in the course of the week. It's the on-field antics Cloke remembers most lovingly though, regardless of whether Pendlebury "could not kick the round over a bind tin"-- yet certain might tie out some bullet passes inside fifty." Clearly on the footy industry he exudes personal appeal as well as lesson. He's therefore hassle-free moving as well as sleek with round in hand," Cloke mentioned. "He is actually merely a remarkable artisan-- he knows what to carry out along with round in palm and also how to create something away from nothing at all-- that's what the great players do." He made being actually an ahead really simple and it was actually regularly a pleasure to check out. I got a frontal row chair to a masterclass each week." I have good minds of seeing him leaving the airfoil, breaking through a deduction and also booting targets or kicking it to me and the likes of Leigh Brown and also Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his group off the industry after succeeding the sphere 23 AFL match between the Carlton Woe and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy champion Paul Licuria disclosed on the Collingwood site today that when showing a young Pendlebury the ropes throughout a 2007 pre-season instruction treatment, he drove his understudy relevant of '50 percent choosing to make him puke.' Yet Licuria was the one on the verge of regurgitating in struggling to stay on top of the then 19-year old Pendlebury. It's a conviction Fraser could possibly relate to in remembering just exactly how very competitive Pendlebury remained in any sort of activity he joined. "You will cast your eye across the team and also when every person looked like they were having a hard time, he might have been straining but certainly never let it reveal," Fraser always remembered. "There was a thoughts game going on where if you were actually competing in one thing, he had not been visiting quit up until he located a technique to win. "That was from a really early age-- whether the boys were actually participating in basketball, a game of football or even in the activity training-- he was a fella who desired to manage to leave in some way a champion. "That is actually something that is actually stored him in terrific standing throughout his occupation. If he is actually had the ability to press 'Licca' to the point of regurgitating, he is actually pretty unique, due to the fact that 'Licca' is like I've found in relations to training.".