.Scott Pendlebury are going to leave a lengthy (lengthy) long lasting legacy at the Collingwood Football Nightclub ... over 400 games worth. He's been Collingwood's very own special model of an empire and also arguably the absolute most impactful figure on any club in the contemporary era.Sure, there's been various other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus dynasty edges including Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost test today > However given that Pendlebury was composed to the Pies in 2005, they have actually possessed almost twenty years of regular excellence as well as been frequently in opinion for premierships, with pair of to reveal for it (that can properly have been actually a lot more). Virtually one else can mention they have actually had that consistent body helping in effectiveness for such a substantial period to put him in an organization of his personal. In many techniques Pendlebury symbolizes Collingwood in its entirety over the final two decades-- the heights haven't been actually as high or for so long as other superstars as well as fantastic teams-- but the durability resides in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies positions along with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit in between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's among lots of factors that is actually composed Pendlebury's exceptional heritage as he preps to end up being the sixth gamer in AFL/VFL past history to play 400 activities when the Cakes participate in arch rivalrous Carlton on Saturday night. "When I returned to the footy club in 2021, it was a necessary point for me to reconnect along with the club-- I failed to become aware how significant it will be," Collingwood scalp of advancement as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser informed foxfooty.com.au." I don't forget heading to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that struck me how unique he was. I recognized it, yet I assume being at the nightclub when it occurred as well as observing the whole adventure to get to 350 was actually fabulous." This coming Sunday evening is heading to be actually another degree again." In coming back to the nightclub I've experienced glad I have actually managed to discuss as well as find component of his quest up close. He is actually an extraordinary gamer, but additionally an incredible person, other half as well as father as well." To view him come by means of the doors as a young adult and also grow into what he's become now is actually one thing I'm really grateful to have viewed." When you talk game wide, the common appreciation he has. Not every other player has that and also some are actually polarised, however he's one everybody values just how terrific he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates his 350th activity during the 2022 AFL Around 18 match between the Adelaide Crows as well as the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photograph through James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew friends onto the range throughout the round 22 AFL suit between the Sydney Swans and 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 remarkable success, notwithstanding the rest of his piled heritage featuring two banners, a Norm Johnson medal, 5 greatest as well as fairests as well as six All-Australians. Other Magpies fantastic Nathan Buckley designating Pendlebury the 132-year old nightclub's ultimate ever before gamer is actually informing, coming from the chap who possesses probably the other best claim to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's thorough off-field reliability and individual travel to guarantee he is actually the very best sportsmen he may be-- and also precisely essential to him still going sturdy at 36. There's the hassle-free moving ability that produces it feel like he may stop time on the area amongst disorder as well as improve on the big stage when the tension concerns are at their highest.Oh and did you recognize he has a basketball background?The checklist goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates along with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking an objective throughout 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. (Image through Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Chip Maxwell claimed there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's successes, with his preparation as well as ability to care for his physical body the most ideal he is actually viewed. It is actually accurately been vital to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell thinks sets him besides other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their greatest as well as downright optimal may be better-- 40 touches and also a couple of goals and that sort of trait," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." However there's been actually nowhere near the congruity of an eight or even nine away from 10 that Pendlebury has actually been for generally 18 years. To be able to finish 15 away from 18 attend the leading 3 in the most ideal as well as fairest is actually simply uncommon." To be at that degree for as long is why I've got him over any person I have actually observed play." It's really the hardest thing to do. You may possess excellent seasons or fantastic 5 or six-year time frames, however to carry out it like he contends that amount is unbelievable." GOLD COASTLINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell and also Scott Pendlebury get there for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Picture by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not determine a certain moment when he initially identified Pendlebury was unique, saying he possessed "constant development" and "always kept adding levels." Heck, by Pendlebury's 2nd season in 2007, he was presently starring in the nightclub's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his leadership visited one more degree when he had the capacity to recognise his capacity to influence teammates through delivering all of them in addition to him. "That's what our company dealt with very early days - what he could show a younger gamer that performed body weights or even an added session with him," Maxwell incorporated." As our experts began adding those levels, that is actually when he became aware the impact he can easily carry everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates along with the ball with Dane Swan in the course of the sphere 19 AFL fit between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership ahead Travis Cloke advised Pendlebury's heritage reaches past himself as well as soccer. "Usually you associate heritage to personal accolades. But he'll be actually born in mind for whatever he is actually managed to provide for Collingwood," Cloke said to foxfooty.com.au." He obtained the utmost success at an early stage, after that developed the club back up and acquired it once more. When he does finally finish up, he'll possess left the regulation football club in a far better spot than when he showed up." It is actually certainly not just on field, he is actually done impressive things for the neighborhood of that soccer club and also the brand name of AFL football." He is actually an elite person and footballer and also are going to reside in the Venue of Popularity eventually. I make certain whatever he performs submit football, he'll be amazing at. Let's wish it's coaching in the AFL, given that he's got an outstanding regulation football IQ." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate an objective in the course of the ANZAC Day rounded five AFL complement in 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) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where carries out the next degree reliability derive from?Fraser thinks it's "innate" given Pendlebury possessed a dedication from a younger age to "receive the greatest out of themself" consisting of journeying from Sale around Victoria to play jr baseball. Pendlebury then "picked up a great deal" coming from others at Collingwood in the early days of his AFL journey and was "extremely harmonic along with his environment" to find out what worked ideal for him. Scott Pendlebury plans for video game 400|01:28 That travel as well as determination is similar to late NBA tale Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has actually long appreciated featuring possessing the words 'Mamba Attitude' composed on the inside of his jumper in 2013." He is actually certainly a basketball supporter and also Kobe Bryant was his preferred gamer at some phase, I find correlations during that," Fraser pointed out." I remember how centric Kobe got on a personal amount and I presume 'Pendles' has a large degree of that in him. "I assume his primary emphasis is still significantly on the team. That becomes part of his development, having actually accomplished so much in the activity, he can disperse his power and perspective to other aspect of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands before they walk to the Anzac banner throughout the round four AFL suit in 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 exposed his connection along with Pendlebury was built on the 2 walking the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of winter season in the onset of their careers. Actually setting up the extra treatments with his more youthful colleague, the jobs would quickly be reversed." Early times I would certainly contact him and also transcend and select him up as well as our team will walk in the water for those extra rehabilitations 2 or three times a week," Maxwell recalled." It got to the point where I was possessing youngsters and also my nights changed, then he 'd be actually texting me going: 'Be actually down there in 10 mins, I'm dropping'. So our experts went cycle." Those were the big ones for our team very early times building a relationship." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Definitely Minson of the Bulldogs goes after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the shot one AFL complement between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke mentioned with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 period was when he started to show different sides to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "really good individual you could regularly possess a conversation along with"-- featuring a team of players taking pleasure in frequent visits to cafes as well as lunch time areas throughout the full week. It's the on-field antics Cloke remembers very most more popularly though, even when Pendlebury "couldn't kick the round over a jam container"-- yet sure might entwine out some bullet passes inside fifty." Clearly on the footy area he oozes charisma as well as training class. He is actually therefore hassle-free relocating and silky along with ball in palm," Cloke pointed out. "He is actually just an impressive artisan-- he knows what to perform with round in hand and just how to make one thing out of nothing-- that's what the great gamers carry out." He made being an ahead incredibly quick and easy and also it was regularly a satisfaction to enjoy. I obtained a front row chair to a masterclass weekly." I have great minds of enjoying him running along the airfoil, appearing a stoppage and also kicking targets or booting 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 group off the area after succeeding the around 23 AFL match in between the Carlton Woe and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize champion Paul Licuria disclosed on the Collingwood website today that when showing a younger Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season instruction treatment, he pressed his understudy relevant of 'half of trying to create him puke.' But Licuria was actually the one about to regurgitating in straining to stay up to date with the at that point 19-year old Pendlebury. It is actually a conviction Fraser could possibly connect to in recalling simply how competitive Pendlebury was in any type of activity he participated in. "You 'd direct your eye across the team and also when everybody looked like they were battling, he may possess been struggling however never ever let it reveal," Fraser don't forgot. "There was actually a mind video game going on where if you were contending in one thing, he had not been visiting quit until he located a method to succeed. "That was coming from an extremely early grow older-- whether the young boys were participating in basketball, an activity of football or in the game hauling-- he was a man who intended to have the capacity to walk away in some way a winner. "That is actually something that is actually kept him in fantastic standing throughout his occupation. If he is actually had the ability to push 'Licca' to the point of vomitting, he is actually rather unique, given that 'Licca' is just as good as I have actually observed in regards to training.".