.Scott Pendlebury will definitely leave behind a lengthy (long) lasting heritage at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 video games worth. He is actually been Collingwood's personal unique variation of an empire as well as probably the most impactful figure on any nightclub in the modern era.Sure, there is actually been various other champs like Gary Ablett and also Lance Franklin, plus dynasty sides such as Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a down payment limit.Watch every video game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Season cope with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your cost-free trial today > However because Pendlebury was prepared to the Pies in 2005, they've had virtually two decades of consistent quality as well as been frequently in contention for premierships, along with pair of to present for it (that could properly have been even more). Basically one else may state they've possessed that continuous figure bring about effectiveness for such a long period to put him in an organization of his very own. In numerous methods Pendlebury embodies Collingwood in its entirety over the final 20 years-- the optimals haven't been actually as high or for so long as various other superstars as well as terrific crews-- yet the longevity remains in unusual air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses with his Premiership Award after the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's some of a lot of traits that's made up Pendlebury's incredible tradition as he readies to end up being the 6th player in AFL/VFL history to participate in 400 video games when the Pies play arch rivalrous Carlton on Saturday night. "When I came back to the footy club in 2021, it was actually a significant factor for me to reconnect along with the club-- I failed to understand just how vital it will be actually," Collingwood scalp of progression and Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser told foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that reached me just how exclusive he was. I knew it, but I presume going to the club when it happened and finding the entire journey to get to 350 was astonishing." This happening Sunday night is actually going to be actually yet another degree once again." In going back to the club I have actually felt honored I have actually been able to share and observe component of his quest up close. He's an unbelievable gamer, yet also a fabulous person, hubby as well as daddy also." To observe him come through the doors as a teen and grow into what he's come to be currently is something I am actually quite thankful to have actually seen." When you speak organization broad, the common respect he has. Certainly not every other player has that and also some are actually polarised, however he's one everyone enjoys how terrific he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th video game during the course of 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. (Picture by James Elsby/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew companions onto the field in the course of 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. (Photograph through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century landmark alone is actually an outstanding success, regardless of the remainder of his piled heritage including 2 banners, a Norm Johnson medal, five ideal and also fairests and six All-Australians. Other Magpies terrific Nathan Buckley designating Pendlebury the 132-year aged club's greatest ever gamer is actually telling, stemming from the chap who has probably the other best case to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's thorough off-field professionalism and reliability as well as private ride to guarantee he is actually the greatest sportsmen he may be-- and also precisely vital to him still going strong at 36. There's the hassle-free moving capacity that makes it seem like he can easily cease opportunity on the industry amongst mayhem and also boost on the large stage when the stress risks are at their highest.Oh and also did you understand he has a basketball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a goal in the course of 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. (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Scar Maxwell said there's "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's successes, along with his preparation as well as ability to care for his physical body the greatest he's observed. It is actually clearly been crucial to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell believes collections him in addition to other AFL greats. "There is actually gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their absolute best and also absolute height may be much better-- 40 touches and also a handful of goals and also kind of thing," Maxwell told foxfooty.com.au." However there is actually been nowhere near the consistency of a 8 or nine out of 10 that Pendlebury has actually been actually for primarily 18 years. To become able to end up 15 out of 18 times in the best 3 in the best and fairest is only unheard of." To be at that level for such a long time is actually why I have actually acquired him above anyone I've seen play." It's in fact the hardest trait to accomplish. You may possess fantastic times or great five or even six-year durations, however to perform it like he contends that level boggles the mind." GOLD SHORE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell and also Scott Pendlebury get there for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction treatment at Metricon Coliseum on July 19, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photograph through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't determine a specific minute when he first identified Pendlebury was exclusive, stating he had "consistent growth" and "maintained incorporating layers." Heck, by Pendlebury's second season in 2007, he was actually actually starring in the nightclub's deep finals run.Maxwell, who handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his leadership headed to yet another degree when he managed to identify his capability to impact colleagues by taking them alongside him. "That's what our company worked with early days - what he could instruct a younger player that carried out body weights or an additional session with him," Maxwell added." As our team started adding those levels, that is actually when he understood the influence he can carry everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies operates with the sphere along with Dane Swan in the course of the round 19 AFL match in between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership ahead Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's legacy reaches past themself as well as regulation football. "Ordinarily you relate legacy to specific accolades. Yet he'll be actually kept in mind for whatever he's been able to provide for Collingwood," Cloke said to foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the greatest success early, at that point built the nightclub back up as well as received it once more. When he performs eventually finish up, he'll possess left behind the football club in a far better place than when he arrived." It's not only on field, he is actually performed impressive traits for the community of that soccer club and also the brand name of AFL regulation football." He is actually an exclusive individual and also footballer and also will definitely be in the Hall of Prominence 1 day. I make sure whatever he performs upload football, he'll be actually awesome at. Allow's hope it is actually mentoring in the AFL, because he's received a fantastic regulation football IQ." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a goal during the course of the ANZAC Day circular five AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where does the following amount professionalism and reliability obtain from?Fraser feels it's "natural" provided Pendlebury possessed a commitment coming from a young grow older to "get the very best out of himself" including journeying from Sale around Victoria to play younger basketball. Pendlebury after that "got a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the early times of his AFL quest and also was actually "extremely in tune along with his atmosphere" to figure out what functioned finest for him. Scott Pendlebury gets ready for game 400|01:28 That travel and also fortitude is actually similar to overdue NBA tale Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has actually long appreciated including possessing words 'Mamba Mentality' written on the within his jumper in 2014." He is actually definitely a basketball enthusiast and also Kobe Bryant was his preferred gamer at some phase, I observe similarities because," Fraser said." I keep in mind how centric Kobe performed a private degree and I assume 'Pendles' possesses a sizable degree of that in him. "I think his principal emphasis is still very much on the group. That becomes part of his advancement, having actually achieved so much in the game, he may spread his electricity and mentality to various other component of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands just before they stroll to the Anzac ensign in the course of the rounded four AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers and 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 uncovered his connection with Pendlebury was actually built on both walking the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of wintertime in the onset of their progress. Originally setting up the added treatments with his much younger ally, the tasks would promptly be reversed." Early days I would certainly call him and also pass by and select him up and our team would certainly walk in the water for those additional recuperations pair of or even 3 opportunities a full week," Maxwell recalled." It specified where I was actually having children and also my nights transformed, after that he 'd be texting me going: 'Be down there in 10 minutes, I am actually dropping'. So we went full circle." Those were the major ones for us early times building a partnership." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the round one AFL suit in between the Western side Bulldogs as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke mentioned along with a laugh Pendlebury "shaking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was actually when he started to present various edges to his personality.Cloke contacted him a "excellent human you might always have a conversation along with"-- featuring a group of players taking pleasure in regular sees to cafes as well as lunch areas throughout the week. It is actually the on-field antics Cloke remembers most lovingly though, even though Pendlebury "couldn't kick the round over a bind tin"-- however certain might lace out some bullet passes inside fifty." Certainly on the footy field he oozes personal appeal and also training class. He is actually therefore smooth relocating as well as silklike with ball in hand," Cloke pointed out. "He's simply a fantastic specialist-- he recognizes what to accomplish along with sphere in palm and also exactly how to create one thing out of absolutely nothing-- that's what the excellent players do." He made being actually an onward extremely simple and also it was actually consistently a delight to view. I received a front row chair to a masterclass weekly." I possess great minds of watching him leaving the wing, breaking through a blockage and booting objectives or even 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 winning the around 23 AFL suit between the Carlton Woe as well as 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 champion Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood site today that when presenting a younger Pendlebury the ropes during the course of a 2007 pre-season training session, he pushed his understudy relevant of 'half of attempting to make him vomit.' Yet Licuria was the one about to vomitting in straining to keep up with the then 19-year old Pendlebury. It is actually a feeling Fraser could possibly relate to in recalling simply how competitive Pendlebury resided in any activity he joined. "You will cast your eye all over the team and when every person looked like they were actually battling, he might have been actually struggling however certainly never permit it show," Fraser don't forgot. "There was actually a thoughts activity happening where if you were contending in something, he wasn't mosting likely to quit till he located a means to gain. "That was coming from a very early age-- whether the young boys were actually playing baseball, a video game of soccer or in the game lifting-- he was actually an individual that wanted to have the capacity to leave somehow a winner. "That's one thing that is actually kept him in great place throughout his profession. If he's had the ability to drive 'Licca' relevant of vomitting, he is actually quite unique, because 'Licca' is just as good as I've seen in relations to instruction.".