.Scott Pendlebury will leave a long (long) long-term legacy at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 activities worth. He is actually been actually Collingwood's own unique model of a dynasty as well as perhaps the absolute most impactful plan any kind of club in the modern era.Sure, there's been actually other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus dynasty sides such as Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit.Watch every video game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost trial today > Yet given that Pendlebury was actually prepared to the Pies in 2005, they've possessed almost 20 years of constant superiority and also been actually frequently in contention for premierships, along with two to present for it (that could well have been more). Basically one else may state they have actually possessed that continuous amount resulting in excellence for such an extended period to put him in a league of his personal. In lots of means Pendlebury symbolizes Collingwood in its entirety over the final 20 years-- the peaks have not been as higher or for so long as various other stars and great groups-- yet the longevity remains in unusual air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies presents with his Premiership Award after the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's some of lots of things that's composed Pendlebury's magnificent legacy as he prepares to become the 6th player in AFL/VFL history to play 400 activities when the Cakes participate in arch rivalrous Carlton on Sunday night. "When I came back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was a vital point for me to reconnect along with the nightclub-- I didn't understand how necessary it will be actually," Collingwood scalp of progression as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser informed foxfooty.com.au." I keep in mind mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th game in 2022, that attacked me just how special he was. I knew it, but I think going to the club when it occurred as well as viewing the whole quest to reach 350 was amazing." This happening Saturday evening is heading to be an additional level once again." In coming back to the club I've experienced happy I have actually had the capacity to share and find component of his journey up close. He's a fabulous gamer, however likewise an astonishing person, hubby as well as papa at the same time." To observe him come via the doors as a young adult and become what he is actually come to be now is actually something I am actually quite appreciative to have found." When you talk league broad, the universal respect he has. Certainly not every other player has that and some are polarised, however he is actually one everybody cherishes how wonderful he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrates his 350th video game during the 2022 AFL Sphere 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and also 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 staff buddies onto the range throughout the around 22 AFL suit in between the Sydney Swans as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Image through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century milestone alone is an outstanding achievement, notwithstanding the rest of his piled heritage consisting of 2 flags, a Rule Johnson medal, 5 finest and also fairests as well as six All-Australians. Fellow Magpies excellent Nathan Buckley identifying Pendlebury the 132-year old club's greatest ever before gamer is actually informing, stemming from the bloke who has arguably the various other best insurance claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's strict off-field professionalism and trust and also private travel to guarantee he is actually the most ideal athlete he may be-- and also plainly crucial to him still going powerful at 36. There's the soft moving capacity that creates it seem like he may cease opportunity on the industry amongst turmoil and also step up on the huge stage when the pressure concerns go to their highest.Oh and also did you understand he has 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 during the course of 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. (Picture through Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership leader Chip Maxwell pointed out there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's results, along with his preparation and also ability to look after his physical body the most effective he's observed. It's precisely been crucial to Pendlebury's consistency, which is what Maxwell believes sets him apart from other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Money' (Buckley) where their greatest and outright top might be better-- 40 contacts and a handful of objectives which kind of thing," Maxwell said to foxfooty.com.au." But there's been actually nowhere near the uniformity of a 8 or even nine away from 10 that Pendlebury has been actually for basically 18 years. To be capable to complete 15 out of 18 times in the best three in the most ideal and fairest is merely unusual." To be at that level for so long is why I've received him over any person I have actually seen play." It's in fact the hardest factor to accomplish. You may have fantastic times or fantastic 5 or six-year time periods, however to perform it like he has at that degree boggles the mind." GOLD COASTLINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury show up for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Metricon Coliseum on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not determine a specific second when he to begin with acknowledged Pendlebury was actually unique, stating he had "constant development" as well as "always kept incorporating levels." Heck, through Pendlebury's second period in 2007, he was actually currently starring in the nightclub's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his leadership mosted likely to another degree when he had the capacity to acknowledge his capacity to impact teammates through carrying them in addition to him. "That's what our experts serviced early times - what he might educate a younger player that performed weights or even an extra session along with him," Maxwell added." As our team started including those layers, that is actually when he understood the influence he can have on everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies runs with the sphere with Dane Swan during the round 19 AFL complement in between the Collingwood Magpies and also the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's tradition extends to past themself and regulation football. "Typically you relate tradition to specific honors. Yet he'll be kept in mind for everything he's had the capacity to create for Collingwood," Cloke said to foxfooty.com.au." He received the supreme excellence early, at that point created the nightclub back up as well as obtained it once more. When he does finally finish up, he'll have left the regulation football nightclub in a far better place than when he came in." It's certainly not only on area, he's done amazing points for the area of that soccer nightclub as well as the brand of AFL soccer." He is actually an elite individual and footballer and also will definitely remain in the Hall of Popularity 1 day. I'm sure whatever he does publish soccer, he'll be actually great at. Permit's hope it is actually training in the AFL, because he's got a remarkable football intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate an objective throughout the ANZAC Time round 5 AFL complement between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where does the next amount expertise acquire from?Fraser believes it is actually "inherent" provided Pendlebury had a dedication from a youthful grow older to "get the best away from themself" including journeying coming from Purchase around Victoria to play younger baseball. Pendlebury at that point "grabbed a lot" coming from others at Collingwood in the early times of his AFL journey and also was actually "very in tune along with his environment" to figure out what worked absolute best for him. Scott Pendlebury organizes activity 400|01:28 That ride as well as fortitude is reminiscent of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has actually long admired featuring possessing the words 'Mamba Way of thinking' written on the within his jumper in 2014." He's undoubtedly a basketball enthusiast and Kobe Bryant was his favorite player at one stage, I find similarities in that," Fraser said." I always remember exactly how centric Kobe got on an individual degree and also I believe 'Pendles' has a big degree of that in him. "I assume his major emphasis is actually still significantly on the team. That's part of his development, having accomplished a lot in the game, he can disperse his energy as well as attitude to various other aspect of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands before they stroll to the Anzac ensign throughout the round four AFL match 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) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell exposed his relationship along with Pendlebury was actually built on both walking the water at Williamson at 9pm during wintertime in the onset of their careers. Originally setting up the extra treatments along with his younger colleague, the tasks would swiftly be actually reversed." Very early times I will call him and also pass by and also select him up and our company 'd walk in the water for those extra healings pair of or even 3 times a full week," Maxwell recollected." It specified where I was actually having children and also my nights changed, after that he will be actually texting me going: 'Be down there in 10 minutes, I am actually dropping'. So our experts went full circle." Those were the large ones for our company early days creating a relationship." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs chases Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in the course of the round one AFL match between the Western side Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Smudge Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke stated along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was when he started to show various edges to his personality.Cloke called him a "good individual you might regularly have a conversation with"-- consisting of a group of players delighting in regular visits to coffee shops and lunch areas throughout the full week. It's the on-field shenanigans Cloke remembers most more popularly though, even when Pendlebury "could not boot the ball over a jam tin"-- however certain could lace out some bullet passes inside fifty." Certainly on the footy industry he exudes charm as well as class. He's so hassle-free relocating and satiny with sphere in palm," Cloke claimed. "He is actually only an incredible artisan-- he knows what to do with ball in hand and also just how to make one thing out of nothing-- that's what the really good gamers do." He created being a forward quite quick and easy and also it was always a pleasure to check out. I received a main row seat to a masterclass every week." I have great minds of enjoying him leaving the airfoil, breaking through a stop and kicking 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 group off the field after succeeding the sphere 23 AFL suit between the Carlton Blues and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize victor Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood internet site today that when revealing a youthful Pendlebury the ropes in the course of a 2007 pre-season training session, he pushed his understudy relevant of '50% of attempting to create him puke.' However Licuria was actually the one on the verge of vomitting in straining to maintain the after that 19-year old Pendlebury. It is actually a belief Fraser might relate to in remembering just exactly how very competitive Pendlebury was in any activity he took part in. "You will cast your eye across the team and when every person resembled they were actually straining, he might possess been actually battling however never permit it show," Fraser kept in mind. "There was actually a thoughts game happening where if you were completing in one thing, he had not been visiting cease until he found a method to gain. "That was coming from a really early age-- whether the boys were actually playing baseball, a game of soccer or in the game lifting-- he was a guy that would like to manage to walk away somehow a victor. "That's something that is actually stored him in wonderful stead throughout his career. If he's managed to push 'Licca' to the point of throwing up, he's quite unique, due to the fact that 'Licca' is actually just as good as I've found in terms of training.".