.Scott Pendlebury will leave behind a lengthy (lengthy) long-term legacy at the Collingwood Football Nightclub ... over 400 games worth. He's been Collingwood's personal one-of-a-kind model of a dynasty and probably the most impactful figure on any type of nightclub in the contemporary era.Sure, there's been actually other champs like Gary Ablett as well as Lance Franklin, plus empire sides such as Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a deposit limit.Watch every game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Yet because Pendlebury was actually prepared to the Pies in 2005, they've had virtually twenty years of consistent excellence as well as been consistently in opinion for premierships, along with pair of to reveal for it (that could well have actually been actually much more). Basically one else can state they have actually had that steady number resulting in results for such a substantial period to place him in an organization of his very own. In several methods Pendlebury expresses Collingwood in its entirety over the last two decades-- the peaks haven't been as high or for as long as other celebrities and terrific crews-- yet the durability remains in rare air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses with his Premiership Award 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. (Photograph through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's among lots of points that's composed Pendlebury's incredible tradition as he readies to come to be the 6th player in AFL/VFL past history to play 400 video games when the Cakes play arch competing Carlton on Saturday evening. "When I went back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was actually an essential point for me to reconnect along with the club-- I failed to become aware just how essential it will be actually," Collingwood head of development and also Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser said to foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind going to Adelaide for his 350th game in 2022, that attacked me just how unique he was actually. I knew it, but I believe being at the nightclub when it took place and observing the whole experience to reach 350 was extraordinary." This happening Sunday evening is mosting likely to be actually an additional level once again." In coming back to the nightclub I've really felt pleased I've been able to share and also observe aspect of his adventure up close. He is actually an incredible player, however additionally an astonishing person, hubby and daddy too." To observe him come via the doors as a young adult and also become what he's come to be currently is one thing I am actually very thankful to have actually found." When you chat league large, the common regard he has. Not intermittent player has that as well as some are polarised, yet he is actually one everybody enjoys how great he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th activity throughout the 2022 AFL Around 18 suit 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 by means of Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew mates onto the range throughout the sphere 22 AFL suit between the Sydney Swans as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Image by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century turning point alone is a remarkable success, nevertheless the remainder of his stacked tradition consisting of two banners, a Rule Johnson award, five absolute best and also fairests and 6 All-Australians. Fellow Magpies great Nathan Buckley designating Pendlebury the 132-year aged club's greatest ever player is informing, coming from the chap who has arguably the other best claim to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's careful off-field professionalism and trust and personal travel to guarantee he is actually the greatest sportsmen he can be-- and accurately key to him still going tough at 36. There is actually the smooth moving ability that creates it feel like he can easily stop opportunity on the industry among chaos and step up on the big stage when the stress stakes are at their highest.Oh and performed you know he possesses a baseball background?The checklist goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates along with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after stopping a goal in the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit 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 leader Scar Maxwell pointed out there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, with his prep work and potential to take care of his body system the most effective he's viewed. It's accurately been actually crucial to Pendlebury's consistency, which is what Maxwell thinks sets him apart from other AFL greats. "There is actually gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Dollars' (Buckley) where their greatest as well as absolute peak may be much better-- 40 contacts and a handful of targets and that sort of point," Maxwell told foxfooty.com.au." However there is actually been actually no place near the consistency of an eight or even nine out of 10 that Pendlebury has been actually for basically 18 years. To become capable to complete 15 out of 18 attend the best 3 in the best as well as fairest is simply unheard of." To be at that degree for as long is why I've obtained him above any person I've observed play." It's really the hardest thing to carry out. You may have wonderful times or fantastic 5 or six-year durations, however to carry out it like he has at that level boggles the mind." GOLD COASTLINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Nick Maxwell and also Scott Pendlebury get here for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction treatment at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shoreline, Australia. (Picture through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not recognize a certain second when he first acknowledged Pendlebury was actually special, mentioning he possessed "consistent development" and "always kept including levels." Hell, through Pendlebury's 2nd season in 2007, he was actually starring in the club's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, who handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, believes his management mosted likely to yet another amount when he managed to acknowledge his capacity to impact colleagues by delivering them in addition to him. "That's what we focused on very early days - what he can educate a young player that did weights or an additional treatment with him," Maxwell added." As our experts began incorporating those coatings, that's when he knew the effect he can carry every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies functions with the sphere along with Dane Swan during the around 19 AFL suit between the Collingwood Magpies and also 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 recommended Pendlebury's heritage reaches beyond themself as well as football. "Generally you relate heritage to private awards. But he'll be actually don't forgotten for every little thing he's had the ability to provide for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He obtained the best excellence early, at that point built the nightclub back up and also acquired it once more. When he carries out eventually finish up, he'll have left behind the football nightclub in a better place than when he arrived." It's not merely on area, he's performed incredible traits for the neighborhood of that regulation football nightclub as well as the label of AFL regulation football." He is actually a top-notch person and also footballer as well as will certainly be in the Venue of Popularity one day. I make certain whatever he does submit regulation football, he'll be wonderful at. Allow's wish it is actually coaching in the AFL, since he is actually received a fantastic football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a goal in the course of the ANZAC Time rounded five AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where performs the following level professionalism and reliability derive from?Fraser thinks it is actually "inherent" given Pendlebury had a devotion coming from a younger age to "get the very best away from himself" including travelling from Purchase around Victoria to play junior baseball. Pendlebury then "got a whole lot" coming from others at Collingwood in the very early times of his AFL quest as well as was "extremely in tune along with his atmosphere" to figure out what operated finest for him. Scott Pendlebury prepares for game 400|01:28 That drive and dedication is actually similar to overdue NBA tale Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has long admired including possessing the words 'Mamba Way of thinking' created on the inside of his jumper in 2014." He is actually undoubtedly a baseball follower and Kobe Bryant was his favourite player at one phase, I view similarities during that," Fraser pointed out." I remember just how driven Kobe was on a private amount and I believe 'Pendles' possesses a huge level of that in him. "I presume his main concentration is still quite on the group. That's part of his advancement, having accomplished a great deal in the video game, he can disperse his power and also mentality to various other component of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands just before they walk to the Anzac banner during the rounded 4 AFL suit in between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell showed his partnership along with Pendlebury was actually built on the two walking the water at Williamson at 9pm during winter season in the early stages of their progress. Initially organising the extra sessions along with his younger teammate, the duties will rapidly be actually turned around." Early times I 'd call him as well as go past and select him up and also our experts would certainly walk in the water for those added rehabilitations two or even 3 times a full week," Maxwell remembered." It got to the point where I was possessing little ones as well as my nights altered, after that he 'd be actually texting me going: 'Be down certainly there in 10 moments, I am actually going down'. So our experts went cycle." Those were actually the large ones for us early days creating a partnership." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Certainly Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the shot one AFL suit between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke pointed out with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 period was when he began to present various sides to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "great human you could possibly consistently possess a chat with"-- including a team of players delighting in frequent sees to cafes and lunch time spots during the course of the full week. It is actually the on-field antics Cloke recollects most more popularly though, even though Pendlebury "couldn't kick the sphere over a bind tin"-- however sure could possibly entwine out some bullet passes inside 50." Certainly on the footy industry he exudes charm and also lesson. He is actually thus smooth moving and silky along with round in hand," Cloke said. "He is actually only an incredible artisan-- he understands what to accomplish along with round in hand as well as how to make one thing away from nothing at all-- that's what the excellent players perform." He brought in being actually an ahead very simple and also it was consistently a delight to watch. I received a main row seat to a masterclass weekly." I have excellent moments of watching him leaving the wing, appearing a standstill as well as kicking targets or kicking it to me as well as the likes of Leigh Brown and Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his team off the area after gaining the round 23 AFL suit between the Carlton Blues as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy champion Paul Licuria disclosed on the Collingwood internet site today that when showing a youthful Pendlebury the ropes throughout a 2007 pre-season instruction treatment, he pressed his understudy relevant of '50% of attempting to create him puke.' Yet Licuria was the one almost vomitting in battling to stay up to date with the then 19-year outdated Pendlebury. It's a conviction Fraser could possibly relate to in recalling only exactly how very competitive Pendlebury was in any task he took part in. "You will cast your eye across the team and when every person looked like they were battling, he may have been battling yet never ever let it show," Fraser bore in mind. "There was actually a thoughts activity taking place where if you were competing in one thing, he wasn't going to quit till he discovered a method to gain. "That was from a quite early age-- whether the kids were participating in baseball, an activity of football or even in the video game training-- he was a man that wished to have the ability to walk away in some way a victor. "That is actually something that's stored him in excellent standing throughout his job. If he's managed to drive 'Licca' relevant of vomitting, he is actually rather special, because 'Licca' is actually as good as I have actually viewed in terms of instruction.".