.Scott Pendlebury will leave behind a long (lengthy) lasting tradition at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 games worth. He's been actually Collingwood's personal special version of an empire and also arguably the most impactful plan any sort of nightclub in the modern-day era.Sure, there's been actually various other champions like Gary Ablett and also Lance Franklin, plus empire edges such as Geelong, Hawthorn and also Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICING YOU? Establish a down payment limit.Watch every game of every sphere this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free test today > However considering that Pendlebury was made to the Pies in 2005, they have actually possessed virtually two decades of constant quality and been routinely in contention for premierships, with pair of to reveal for it (that can properly have been even more). Basically one else can mention they have actually had that continuous amount adding to success for such a substantial period to put him in a league of his personal. In numerous means Pendlebury personifies Collingwood in its entirety over the last 20 years-- the heights have not been as higher or even for provided that various other stars and fantastic groups-- yet the durability is in rare air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies poses along 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. (Photograph through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of lots of factors that's composed Pendlebury's impressive heritage as he preps to end up being the 6th player in AFL/VFL history to participate in 400 activities when the Pies participate in arch rival Carlton on Sunday night. "When I came back to the footy club in 2021, it was actually a vital trait for me to reconnect with the nightclub-- I really did not understand exactly how vital it will be," Collingwood head of progression as well as 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 reached me how unique he was actually. I knew it, however I presume being at the nightclub when it occurred and also finding the whole quest to come to 350 was fabulous." This happening Sunday evening is actually mosting likely to be actually an additional degree once more." In returning to the club I've felt proud I've had the capacity to discuss and also see aspect of his adventure up close. He's a fabulous player, but likewise an awesome person, spouse as well as daddy as well." To view him come through the doors as a young adult and grow into what he's come to be currently is something I am actually extremely appreciative to have seen." When you speak game broad, the universal regard he has. Not every other player has that as well as some are actually polarised, yet he is actually one every person appreciates exactly how excellent he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th activity 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 by James Elsby/AFL Photos using Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff companions onto the range throughout 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. (Picture through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century landmark alone is an outstanding accomplishment, regardless of the remainder of his stacked legacy consisting of two flags, a Standard Smith medal, five best and also fairests as well as six All-Australians. Fellow Magpies terrific Nathan Buckley designating Pendlebury the 132-year old club's ultimate ever before player is saying to, coming from the bloke who possesses probably the various other best insurance claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's thorough off-field reliability and private drive to ensure he's the most effective athlete he can be-- and plainly vital to him still going solid at 36. There is actually the soft moving capacity that creates it seem like he can easily quit time on the field among chaos as well as improve on the large phase when the pressure stakes are at their highest.Oh and also performed you know he possesses a basketball background?The listing goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates along with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking an objective during the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies and 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 mentioned there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's results, with his prep work and also potential to care for his body system the greatest he is actually found. It is actually accurately been actually crucial to Pendlebury's uniformity, which is what Maxwell assumes sets him in addition to various other AFL greats. "There is actually players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Money' (Buckley) where their best and absolute height could be far better-- 40 touches as well as a handful of goals which sort of point," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." However there's been no place near the uniformity of an eight or 9 away from 10 that Pendlebury has been for basically 18 years. To be able to end up 15 away from 18 attend the top 3 in the greatest and fairest is just uncommon." To become at that amount for so long is why I've got him above any individual I have actually found play." It's really the hardest thing to perform. You can have excellent periods or even great 5 or six-year durations, however to carry out it like he has at that amount is unbelievable." GOLD SHORELINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury arrive for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction treatment at Metricon Stadium on July 19, 2013 in Gold Shore, Australia. (Picture through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't determine a specific minute when he to begin with acknowledged Pendlebury was unique, saying he had "constant development" and "always kept adding levels." Heck, through Pendlebury's second season in 2007, he was 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 another amount when he was able to acknowledge his ability to effect colleagues by bringing all of them along with him. "That's what our team worked on very early times - what he could possibly instruct a younger gamer that carried out weights or even an additional session with him," Maxwell included." As we began incorporating those layers, that is actually when he understood the effect he may carry everyone else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies works with the sphere along with Dane Swan during 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. (Image by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke suggested Pendlebury's legacy reaches beyond themself and also regulation football. "Generally you associate heritage to individual distinctions. But he'll be actually don't forgotten for every little thing he's had the capacity to provide for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He received the best success beforehand, after that constructed the nightclub back up and also obtained it once again. When he performs ultimately wrap up, he'll have left behind the football club in a much better spot than when he got there." It is actually certainly not merely on area, he's done amazing things for the neighborhood of that regulation football club as well as the brand name of AFL football." He's an elite individual as well as footballer as well as will definitely be in the Venue of Prominence eventually. I'm sure whatever he does publish soccer, he'll be actually wonderful at. Permit's wish it is actually training in the AFL, because he is actually acquired a remarkable football IQ." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate a goal in the course of the ANZAC Day rounded five AFL complement in between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where carries out the following degree expertise acquire from?Fraser believes it is actually "natural" given Pendlebury had a devotion from a young age to "obtain the most ideal out of himself" including travelling coming from Sale around Victoria to participate in younger basketball. Pendlebury then "picked up a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the early days of his AFL journey and was actually "quite in tune with his setting" to find out what worked best for him. Scott Pendlebury gets ready for game 400|01:28 That travel and also willpower is actually reminiscent of late NBA folklore Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has actually long appreciated including having words 'Mamba Attitude' created on the inside of his jumper last year." He is actually clearly a baseball follower as well as Kobe Bryant was his much-loved player at one stage, I see similarities in that," Fraser said." I always remember exactly how driven Kobe performed a personal degree and I believe 'Pendles' possesses a large level of that in him. "I believe his main focus is actually still significantly on the team. That's part of his development, having actually achieved so much in the game, he can easily spread his energy and also state of mind to other aspect of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands prior to they walk to the Anzac ensign in the course of the rounded 4 AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell revealed his relationship with Pendlebury was built on the 2 strolling the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of wintertime in the beginning of their careers. Actually organising the added sessions with his younger colleague, the roles will promptly be actually turned around." Very early times I will call him and pass by as well as select him up as well as we 'd stroll in the water for those added recuperations 2 or 3 times a week," Maxwell remembered." It specified where I was actually possessing kids and also my nights altered, then he will be texting me going: 'Be actually down certainly there in 10 minutes, I'm going down'. So we went full circle." Those were actually the huge ones for our company early days developing a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Definitely Minson of the Bulldogs goes after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies throughout the round one AFL match between the Western side Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Smudge Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke claimed along with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 time was actually when he started to show different sides to his personality.Cloke called him a "good human you could possibly always possess a chat with"-- featuring a group of players delighting in normal brows through to coffee shops and also lunch locations throughout the full week. It is actually the on-field antics Cloke recalls most fondly though, even though Pendlebury "could not boot the round over a jam tin"-- but certain might entwine out some bullet passes inside fifty." Clearly on the footy field he oozes charisma and lesson. He is actually so smooth relocating and also smooth along with round in hand," Cloke said. "He is actually simply an amazing specialist-- he recognizes what to accomplish with sphere in hand and how to make one thing away from nothing-- that's what the good gamers perform." He brought in being actually a forward incredibly effortless and it was consistently a delight to watch. I got a frontal row seat to a masterclass weekly." I have excellent memories of watching him going the wing, breaking through a halt as well as booting targets or even kicking it to me and also the likes of Leigh Brown and also Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his group off the industry after winning the round 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. (Picture through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize champion Paul Licuria showed on the Collingwood website recently that when showing a young Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season instruction session, he drove his understudy relevant of 'half trying to create him puke.' But Licuria was actually the one almost vomitting in struggling to stay up to date with the after that 19-year old Pendlebury. It's a belief Fraser could possibly relate to in recollecting only exactly how very competitive Pendlebury was in any sort of activity he joined. "You would certainly cast your eye around the group and also when everybody looked like they were having a hard time, he might possess been actually struggling however certainly never let it reveal," Fraser don't forgot. "There was a mind activity taking place where if you were actually competing in something, he had not been heading to quit up until he located a method to succeed. "That was actually from an extremely early grow older-- whether the children were participating in basketball, an activity of soccer or even in the game lifting-- he was actually a fella who would like to be able to leave in some way a champion. "That is actually something that is actually kept him in great place throughout his job. If he is actually been able to press 'Licca' to the point of regurgitating, he is actually rather unique, given that 'Licca' is actually like I have actually found in regards to instruction.".