.Scott Pendlebury will definitely leave a long (lengthy) long lasting legacy at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 games worth. He's been Collingwood's very own one-of-a-kind variation of a dynasty as well as probably the most impactful plan any sort of nightclub in the modern era.Sure, there is actually been other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus empire sides such as Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a down payment limit.Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of cost trial today > Yet because Pendlebury was actually prepared to the Pies in 2005, they have actually possessed nearly twenty years of constant distinction and also been regularly in contention for premierships, along with pair of to present for it (that can well have actually been actually even more). Virtually one else can easily state they have actually possessed that steady number bring about success for such an extended period to put him in a league of his own. In several ways Pendlebury personifies Collingwood all at once over the final two decades-- the heights have not been actually as higher or for just as long as various other celebrities and wonderful staffs-- however the life expectancy remains in unusual air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies postures 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 by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSIt's one of a lot of factors that is actually composed Pendlebury's amazing legacy as he readies to end up being the sixth gamer in AFL/VFL history to participate in 400 games when the Cakes participate in arch rivalrous Carlton on Sunday evening. "When I returned to the footy club in 2021, it was an important point for me to reconnect with the nightclub-- I failed to know exactly how necessary it would be," Collingwood scalp of development as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser told foxfooty.com.au." I always remember going to Adelaide for his 350th video game in 2022, that attacked me exactly how unique he was actually. I knew it, however I think going to the nightclub when it occurred and also viewing the whole adventure to come to 350 was awesome." This happening Sunday evening is actually mosting likely to be yet another level once more." In coming back to the club I have actually really felt pleased I have actually had the ability to share and also view component of his journey up close. He is actually an awesome gamer, however additionally an awesome individual, hubby and also dad too." To observe him happen through the doors as a young adult and also grow into what he is actually become currently is something I'm quite glad to have actually found." When you chat game large, the global respect he possesses. Not intermittent gamer possesses that and some are polarised, but he's one every person cherishes how great he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th activity in the course of the 2022 AFL Round 18 suit 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 through Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads crew companions onto the range in the course of the sphere 22 AFL match between the Sydney Swans as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century milestone alone is actually an impressive success, notwithstanding the remainder of his stacked legacy including 2 flags, a Norm Johnson award, five finest and also fairests as well as 6 All-Australians. Other Magpies excellent Nathan Buckley identifying Pendlebury the 132-year old club's best ever player is telling, originating from the chap that has probably the various other toughest case to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's precise off-field professionalism and reliability and private travel to guarantee he's the greatest professional athlete he may be-- and accurately key to him still going tough at 36. There's the hassle-free relocating capacity that makes it feel like he may cease opportunity on the area among turmoil and also boost on the significant stage when the tension concerns are at their highest.Oh and also performed you know he has a basketball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates along with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after stopping a goal throughout the 2023 AFL Grand Final suit between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Scar Maxwell claimed there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's excellences, with his preparation as well as potential to look after his body system the most effective he is actually seen. It is actually precisely been key to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell presumes sets him apart from other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their best as well as absolute peak might be better-- 40 touches as well as a handful of goals and that form of point," Maxwell said to foxfooty.com.au." However there's been actually nowhere near the consistency of an eight or even 9 away from 10 that Pendlebury has actually been actually for basically 18 years. To be able to end up 15 out of 18 attend the top three in the greatest and also fairest is actually simply unusual." To become at that level for so long is why I've obtained him over any person I've observed play." It's really the hardest factor to perform. You may have terrific seasons or fantastic five or six-year time periods, yet to carry out it like he has at that degree is unbelievable." GOLD SHORE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell and Scott Pendlebury get there for a Collingwood Magpies AFL instruction session at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photograph through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell could not pinpoint a particular second when he to begin with recognised Pendlebury was exclusive, stating he possessed "regular growth" as well as "kept adding coatings." Heck, through Pendlebury's second season in 2007, he was actually actually starring in the club's deep-seated finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, thinks his management visited another degree when he had the ability to identify his capability to effect teammates by delivering them in addition to him. "That's what our team dealt with early times - what he could educate a younger player that performed weights or an extra session with him," Maxwell included." As we began including those layers, that's when he realised the influence he can easily carry everybody else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies runs along with the round along with Dane Swan in the course of the sphere 19 AFL match in between the Collingwood Magpies and 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 onward Travis Cloke advised Pendlebury's heritage reaches beyond himself as well as football. "Normally you associate heritage to individual honors. But he'll be actually born in mind for everything he's managed to do for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the best results at an early stage, after that developed the nightclub back up and acquired it once more. When he performs lastly finish up, he'll possess left the soccer club in a far better spot than when he came in." It's certainly not only on industry, he's performed amazing traits for the area of that soccer club and also the company of AFL football." He is actually a world-class individual and also footballer and will certainly remain in the Venue of Fame eventually. I ensure whatever he performs upload soccer, he'll be actually awesome at. Permit's wish it's coaching in the AFL, considering that he's obtained an impressive regulation football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a target during the course of the ANZAC Day circular five AFL suit 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) Source: FOX SPORTSSo where does the next level expertise derive from?Fraser thinks it is actually "natural" given Pendlebury possessed a devotion coming from a younger age to "obtain the best out of himself" consisting of journeying from Sale around Victoria to play jr baseball. Pendlebury at that point "picked up a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the very early days of his AFL experience as well as was "incredibly harmonic with his atmosphere" to figure out what operated best for him. Scott Pendlebury organizes video game 400|01:28 That ride as well as fortitude is reminiscent of overdue NBA tale Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has long marvelled at featuring possessing words 'Mamba Attitude' written on the inside of his jumper last year." He's undoubtedly a baseball fan and Kobe Bryant was his favorite gamer at one phase, I view resemblances because," Fraser pointed out." I remember exactly how committed Kobe got on a private amount and also I think 'Pendles' possesses a huge level of that in him. "I presume his major emphasis is still very much on the team. That becomes part of his evolution, having actually attained a lot in the game, he may spread his electricity as well as mentality to various other portion of the game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombing Planes (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands prior to they walk to the Anzac streamer during the circular four AFL match in between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell exposed his relationship with Pendlebury was actually improved both walking the water at Williamson at 9pm during winter months in the early stages of their progress. Actually organising the additional treatments along with his younger colleague, the duties will swiftly be actually turned around." Very early days I would certainly call him and also go past and also choose him up and our experts would certainly walk in the water for those extra healings 2 or three times a week," Maxwell recalled." It got to the point where I was having little ones and also my evenings transformed, then he 'd be texting me going: 'Be actually down certainly there in 10 minutes, I am actually dropping'. So we went cycle." Those were the major ones for us very early times building a partnership." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Certainly Minson of the Bulldogs goes after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies in the course of the shot one AFL fit between the Western side Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Spot Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke claimed along with a laugh Pendlebury "shaking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 period was when he started to reveal various edges to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "good human you could consistently have a conversation with"-- including a team of players enjoying normal brows through to cafes as well as lunch time locations throughout the week. It's the on-field antics Cloke recalls very most fondly though, even though Pendlebury "could not boot the round over a jam container"-- but sure can lace out some bullet passes inside 50." Clearly on the footy industry he exudes charm and also training class. He's therefore soft moving and also sleek along with round in hand," Cloke pointed out. "He is actually merely an incredible artisan-- he recognizes what to do along with ball in hand and also how to create something away from nothing at all-- that's what the excellent players carry out." He made being an onward quite quick and easy and it was actually constantly an enjoyment to see. I obtained a front row chair to a masterclass each week." I possess really good minds of viewing him running along the airfoil, breaking through a standstill and also booting goals or even booting it to me and the similarity Leigh Brown and Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his crew off the industry after succeeding the sphere 23 AFL match between the Carlton Woe and also 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 Trophy champion Paul Licuria uncovered on the Collingwood site recently that when presenting a young Pendlebury the ropes throughout a 2007 pre-season training treatment, he pushed his understudy to the point of 'half of trying to create him vomit.' But Licuria was the one almost throwing up in having a hard time to keep up with the at that point 19-year aged Pendlebury. It's a conviction Fraser could possibly relate to in recalling only exactly how very competitive Pendlebury resided in any activity he took part in. "You will direct your eye throughout the team and when everybody appeared like they were having a hard time, he may have been having a hard time but never ever allow it reveal," Fraser kept in mind. "There was a thoughts video game happening where if you were contending in one thing, he had not been going to stop till he discovered a technique to win. "That was actually coming from an incredibly early grow older-- whether the kids were actually participating in baseball, a video game of soccer or even in the game training-- he was a man that wanted to manage to walk away in some way a champion. "That's one thing that is actually held him in excellent standing throughout his career. If he's had the capacity to drive 'Licca' relevant of throwing up, he is actually quite unique, considering that 'Licca' is like I've seen in regards to instruction.".