.Scott Pendlebury will leave behind a long (lengthy) lasting legacy at the Collingwood Soccer Club ... over 400 video games worth. He's been actually Collingwood's very own special model of an empire as well as probably the absolute most impactful figure on any nightclub in the present day era.Sure, there's been various other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus dynasty edges including Geelong, Hawthorn and also Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a deposit limit.Watch every game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge test today > However because Pendlebury was made to the Pies in 2005, they have actually possessed almost twenty years of regular distinction and been actually consistently in opinion for premierships, along with 2 to present for it (that could possibly properly have been a lot more). Essentially one else can say they've possessed that continual amount contributing to effectiveness for such a substantial period to place him in an organization of his very own. In many means Pendlebury expresses Collingwood overall over the final 20 years-- the tops haven't been as high or for as long as various other celebrities and also wonderful crews-- but the durability is in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies positions along with his Premiership Award 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. (Picture by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of many things that is actually made up Pendlebury's stunning tradition as he prepares to become the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL background to play 400 video games when the Cakes participate in arch rival Carlton on Saturday evening. "When I came back to the footy club in 2021, it was actually an important point for me to reconnect with the club-- I really did not realise how significant it would certainly be actually," Collingwood scalp of development and Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser said to foxfooty.com.au." I don't forget mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th game in 2022, that reached me how unique he was actually. I knew it, yet I believe going to the club when it occurred and also viewing the entire trip to get to 350 was amazing." This happening Sunday night is heading to be yet another level again." In going back to the club I have actually experienced pleased I've had the ability to discuss as well as view aspect of his quest up close. He is actually an incredible gamer, but also an extraordinary individual, husband and father as well." To view him happen by means of the doors as an adolescent and also turn into what he is actually come to be now is one thing I am actually quite glad to have actually found." When you speak game wide, the global regard he has. Not intermittent player has that and also some are polarised, however he is actually one everybody values exactly how great he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates his 350th game during the course of the 2022 AFL Round 18 suit in between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photograph through James Elsby/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew mates onto the field during the round 22 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Picture through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century milestone alone is an incredible accomplishment, notwithstanding the rest of his stacked tradition including pair of flags, a Standard Johnson medal, five finest and also fairests as well as 6 All-Australians. Fellow Magpies fantastic Nathan Buckley designating Pendlebury the 132-year old club's biggest ever before gamer is telling, coming from the bloke that has perhaps the various other greatest case to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's meticulous off-field reliability and personal drive to guarantee he's the most effective athlete he may be-- and also accurately vital to him still going solid at 36. There's the soft moving potential that makes it believe that he may stop opportunity on the field among disorder as well as boost on the big phase when the tension risks are at their highest.Oh and did you recognize 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 goal during the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Chip Maxwell said there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's successes, along with his planning and also potential to look after his physical body the most effective he's observed. It's precisely been actually crucial to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell thinks sets him apart from other AFL greats. "There is actually gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and also 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their ideal and also absolute height could be far better-- 40 touches and a handful of goals which sort of point," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." However there is actually been no place near the congruity of an eight or even nine away from 10 that Pendlebury has been for essentially 18 years. To become capable to complete 15 away from 18 times in the leading three in the best and fairest is actually simply unheard of." To become at that degree for as long is why I've acquired him above any individual I've viewed play." It's in fact the hardest trait to accomplish. You can easily possess terrific periods or excellent 5 or six-year periods, yet to perform it like he has at that level boggles the mind." GOLD COASTLINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury arrive for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Metricon Coliseum on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shoreline, Australia. (Photo through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not pinpoint a details moment when he first recognised Pendlebury was actually unique, claiming he had "regular growth" and "always kept incorporating levels." Hell, by Pendlebury's second period in 2007, he was already starring in the nightclub's deeper finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, feels his management went to one more degree when he managed to recognise his capability to impact teammates through carrying all of them in addition to him. "That's what we serviced very early days - what he might instruct a younger gamer that carried out weights or an added session along with him," Maxwell included." As our team started adding those layers, that is actually when he became aware the influence he can easily carry every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates with the ball along with Dane Swan throughout the round 19 AFL suit in between the Collingwood Magpies as well as 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 proposed Pendlebury's heritage includes past themself and also soccer. "Typically you relate heritage to private distinctions. But he'll be born in mind for every little thing he is actually managed to create for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the greatest excellence beforehand, then created the club back up and also obtained it once again. When he performs ultimately end up, he'll possess left the regulation football nightclub in a better location than when he got here." It is actually certainly not only on field, he is actually performed outstanding factors for the area of that soccer nightclub and also the brand name of AFL football." He's a top-notch person and also footballer and will definitely be in the Hall of Popularity someday. I'm sure whatever he performs post football, he'll be actually wonderful at. Allow's wish it is actually mentoring in the AFL, given that he is actually received an outstanding soccer intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate an objective in the course of the ANZAC Time round 5 AFL suit 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 carries out the upcoming level professionalism derive from?Fraser feels it's "innate" provided Pendlebury possessed a dedication coming from a younger grow older to "get the greatest out of himself" including journeying from Sale around Victoria to participate in younger baseball. Pendlebury after that "grabbed a lot" coming from others at Collingwood in the early days of his AFL adventure as well as was actually "very harmonic along with his environment" to find out what functioned best for him. Scott Pendlebury organizes game 400|01:28 That ride and also dedication is reminiscent of late NBA tale Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has actually long marvelled at consisting of possessing words 'Mamba Mentality' written on the within his jumper last year." He is actually clearly a basketball supporter and Kobe Bryant was his preferred player at some stage, I see similarities during that," Fraser mentioned." I bear in mind exactly how driven Kobe performed a private degree and I presume 'Pendles' has a big level of that in him. "I believe his primary concentration is actually still quite on the team. That's part of his progression, having actually achieved a lot in the game, he can easily spread his energy as well as perspective to other component of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands before they stroll to the Anzac banner during 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. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell disclosed his connection with Pendlebury was built on both strolling the water at Williamson at 9pm during winter season in the onset of their progress. Originally arranging the extra treatments with his younger colleague, the roles will rapidly be reversed." Early days I will call him and also go past and also select him up and our experts will walk in the water for those additional recoveries pair of or even three opportunities a full week," Maxwell recalled." It specified where I was actually possessing kids and also my evenings changed, after that he would certainly be texting me going: 'Be actually down certainly there in 10 moments, I am actually dropping'. So our experts went full circle." Those were the significant ones for us early times constructing a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Minson of the Bulldogs goes after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the course of the shot one AFL match between the Western side Bulldogs as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Spot Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke stated along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was actually when he started to reveal different sides to his personality.Cloke contacted him a "good human you could constantly possess a chat with"-- featuring a team of players appreciating normal sees to cafes and lunch time places throughout the full week. It is actually the on-field antics Cloke recollects most more popularly though, even though Pendlebury "couldn't kick the ball over a bind tin"-- yet certain might entwine out some bullet passes inside 50." Clearly on the footy field he oozes charisma as well as course. He's therefore hassle-free moving and also silky with sphere in palm," Cloke claimed. "He is actually just a remarkable craftsman-- he recognizes what to perform along with round in hand and how to make something away from nothing at all-- that's what the good players perform." He made being actually a forward quite easy and also it was actually always an enjoyment to view. I got a frontal row chair to a masterclass weekly." I possess great minds of watching him leaving the wing, breaking through a stoppage and also booting targets or kicking it to me and also the likes of Leigh Brown as well as Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his team off the area after gaining the sphere 23 AFL match in between the Carlton Woe and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize victor Paul Licuria exposed on the Collingwood site recently that when showing a youthful Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season training treatment, he pressed his understudy to the point of 'half of choosing to create him throw up.' Yet Licuria was actually the one about to vomitting in straining to stay on par with the after that 19-year old Pendlebury. It is actually a belief Fraser can connect to in remembering just exactly how reasonable Pendlebury was in any activity he joined. "You 'd cast your eye throughout the team as well as when everybody appeared like they were struggling, he might have been struggling but certainly never allow it show," Fraser bore in mind. "There was actually a thoughts game happening where if you were contending in something, he wasn't mosting likely to stop till he discovered a technique to win. "That was from a very early age-- whether the boys were actually participating in basketball, an activity of football or even in the video game training-- he was a man who wanted to have the capacity to leave in some way a winner. "That is actually one thing that is actually stored him in excellent stead throughout his job. If he is actually been able to push 'Licca' to the point of regurgitating, he is actually fairly unique, due to the fact that 'Licca' is just as good as I've viewed in terms of training.".