.Scott Pendlebury are going to leave behind a long (lengthy) lasting heritage at the Collingwood Football Club ... over 400 games worth. He is actually been Collingwood's own unique version of an empire as well as probably the best impactful plan any sort of nightclub in the present day era.Sure, there is actually been various other champions like Gary Ablett as well as Lance Franklin, plus dynasty edges like Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.Watch every activity of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your totally free trial today > But since Pendlebury was actually drafted to the Pies in 2005, they've had nearly 20 years of steady superiority as well as been actually on a regular basis in contention for premierships, along with pair of to show for it (that can effectively have been extra). Essentially one else can claim they've had that continuous amount bring about effectiveness for such a substantial period to put him in a league of his very own. In lots of techniques Pendlebury embodies Collingwood overall over the last 20 years-- the heights haven't been as higher or even for as long as various other stars and also terrific teams-- but the long life resides in rare air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit in between Collingwood Magpies as well as Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of lots of things that's composed Pendlebury's exceptional heritage as he readies to come to be the sixth gamer in AFL/VFL background to play 400 games when the Pies play arch rival Carlton on Sunday night. "When I came back to the footy club in 2021, it was a crucial thing for me to reconnect with the nightclub-- I didn't know exactly how vital it would be actually," Collingwood scalp of advancement and Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser told foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind going to Adelaide for his 350th game in 2022, that reached me exactly how exclusive he was. I knew it, yet I assume going to the nightclub when it occurred as well as seeing the whole experience to come to 350 was astonishing." This happening Sunday evening is actually mosting likely to be actually another amount once again." In returning to the club I've really felt glad I've managed to discuss as well as find parts of his experience up close. He's a fabulous player, yet additionally an awesome individual, hubby as well as daddy at the same time." To find him come with the doors as a teen and grow into what he's ended up being now is something I'm extremely thankful to have viewed." When you chat league broad, the universal regard he possesses. Certainly not every other gamer has that as well as some are polarised, yet he's one everybody cherishes exactly how great he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th game in the course of the 2022 AFL Round 18 match in between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Image through James Elsby/AFL Photos by means of Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew companions onto the range during the sphere 22 AFL suit in 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 landmark alone is an impressive accomplishment, in spite of the rest of his piled tradition including two banners, a Rule Smith award, five greatest and fairests and also six All-Australians. Other Magpies excellent Nathan Buckley classifying Pendlebury the 132-year outdated nightclub's ultimate ever gamer is telling, stemming from the bloke that has perhaps the other toughest claim to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's strict off-field expertise as well as private drive to ensure he is actually the very best athlete he may be-- and precisely crucial to him still going tough at 36. There is actually the hassle-free relocating potential that makes it believe that he can easily stop time on the field among mayhem and also boost on the huge phase when the pressure concerns are at their highest.Oh as well as performed you recognize he possesses a baseball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a target throughout 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 Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Nick Maxwell stated there's "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, with his preparation and capacity to take care of his physical body the most ideal he is actually seen. It's clearly been vital to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell thinks collections him in addition to other AFL greats. "There is actually players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and also 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their greatest and also downright top could be better-- 40 touches as well as a handful of goals and also kind of thing," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." However there is actually been actually nowhere near the consistency of an eight or even 9 out of 10 that Pendlebury has actually been actually for primarily 18 years. To become able to finish 15 away from 18 attend the leading three in the best and fairest is only unusual." To become at that level for as long is why I've received him above anybody I've viewed play." It's in fact the hardest factor to perform. You can have terrific seasons or even fantastic 5 or even six-year time frames, but to accomplish it like he has at that amount is unbelievable." GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell and also Scott Pendlebury show up for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training treatment at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Picture through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't determine a specific instant when he first recognised Pendlebury was special, mentioning he had "constant development" as well as "kept including coatings." Hell, by Pendlebury's 2nd period in 2007, he was actually currently starring in the club's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, who handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his management mosted likely to yet another amount when he managed to recognise his ability to influence teammates through carrying them together with him. "That's what our company worked on very early times - what he could possibly show a younger gamer that carried out weights or an additional treatment along with him," Maxwell incorporated." As we began incorporating those layers, that's when he understood the influence he can easily carry every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates along with the sphere with Dane Swan during the course of the sphere 19 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke advised Pendlebury's legacy extends to past themself and regulation football. "Commonly you associate heritage to specific accolades. However he'll be actually don't forgotten for every little thing he is actually had the ability to provide for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He got the utmost results early on, at that point developed the nightclub back up and received it once more. When he performs finally wrap up, he'll possess left behind the regulation football nightclub in a better area than when he got here." It is actually not just on area, he is actually performed impressive traits for the community of that regulation football nightclub as well as the company of AFL regulation football." He is actually an exclusive person and also footballer as well as are going to reside in the Venue of Popularity someday. I ensure whatever he does submit soccer, he'll be actually superb at. Let's hope it's mentoring in the AFL, because he is actually got an amazing soccer IQ." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate an objective during the course of the ANZAC Time rounded 5 AFL complement in between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where performs the next amount professionalism and reliability obtain from?Fraser thinks it's "innate" given Pendlebury possessed a commitment from a young grow older to "receive the most effective away from themself" featuring travelling from Sale around Victoria to play jr basketball. Pendlebury then "grabbed a lot" from others at Collingwood in the very early days of his AFL experience and was "really in tune with his environment" to determine what functioned best for him. Scott Pendlebury plans for activity 400|01:28 That ride and persistence is similar to overdue NBA folklore Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has long appreciated consisting of having words 'Mamba Mentality' created on the within his jumper in 2013." He's undoubtedly a baseball follower as well as Kobe Bryant was his favorite gamer at some stage, I observe similarities in that," Fraser stated." I remember just how driven Kobe was on a personal level and also I assume 'Pendles' has a big level of that in him. "I believe his principal focus is still very much on the group. That becomes part of his progression, having accomplished a great deal in the game, he can easily spread his electricity and also state of mind to various other parts of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands just before they stroll to the Anzac streamer throughout the circular four AFL suit in between the Essendon Bombers and also 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 with Pendlebury was improved both walking the water at Williamson at 9pm during wintertime in the onset of their careers. Initially setting up the extra sessions with his much younger ally, the functions would swiftly be actually reversed." Early days I will contact him and pass by and pick him up and also our experts would certainly walk in the water for those extra rehabilitations two or 3 opportunities a full week," Maxwell remembered." It specified where I was possessing youngsters and my evenings changed, at that point he would certainly be texting me going: 'Be actually down there certainly in 10 minutes, I'm dropping'. So our company went cycle." Those were the significant ones for our company early times creating a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in the course of the round one AFL complement between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Coliseum on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Smudge Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke said along with a laugh Pendlebury "shaking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was when he started to reveal different edges to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "excellent individual you might constantly possess a conversation along with"-- featuring a team of players enjoying regular visits to coffee shops and lunch time spots throughout the full week. It is actually the on-field tricks Cloke remembers very most fondly though, even though Pendlebury "couldn't boot the ball over a jam tin"-- yet sure can tie out some bullet passes inside 50." Certainly on the footy industry he oozes charisma and also lesson. He is actually thus soft relocating and silklike along with sphere in hand," Cloke pointed out. "He is actually simply a fantastic specialist-- he recognizes what to carry out along with round in hand and also exactly how to create something away from absolutely nothing-- that's what the great players perform." He created being actually a forward incredibly effortless and also it was actually constantly a pleasure to enjoy. I received a main row seat to a masterclass weekly." I possess good memories of enjoying him leaving the wing, appearing a blockage and also kicking targets or even kicking it to me and the likes of Leigh Brown and Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his crew off the area after winning the around 23 AFL suit in between the Carlton Blues as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy champion Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood web 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.' However Licuria was the one about to vomitting in struggling to stay on par with the after that 19-year old Pendlebury. It's a sentiment Fraser might associate with in recollecting simply how reasonable Pendlebury resided in any sort of task he took part in. "You would certainly direct your eye across the group and when everybody appeared like they were having a hard time, he might have been battling however never ever let it present," Fraser bore in mind. "There was actually a mind activity taking place where if you were actually completing in something, he had not been mosting likely to stop till he found a method to succeed. "That was actually from an extremely early grow older-- whether the kids were actually playing baseball, a game of football or even in the video game hauling-- he was actually an individual that intended to have the capacity to leave in some way a victor. "That's something that is actually kept him in excellent place throughout his career. If he is actually been able to push 'Licca' relevant of throwing up, he's quite special, because 'Licca' is actually as good as I have actually found in relations to instruction.".