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Scott Pendlebury

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Scott Pendlebury (born 7 January 1988) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He served as Collingwood captain from 2014 to 2022. Pendlebury is a dual premiership player, also winning the Norm Smith Medal as best on ground in the 2010 grand final replay, and was the AFLCA champion player of the year in 2013. He is a six-time All-Australian and five-time Copeland Trophy winner, and is the Collingwood games record holder with 403 games. Pendlebury is the league record holder for disposals, handballs and tackles,[2] and also has the most Brownlow Medal votes of any player who has not won the award.[3]

Scott Pendlebury
Pendlebury playing for Collingwood in 2017
Personal information
Full name Scott Pendlebury
Nickname(s) Pendles[1]
Date of birth (1988-01-07) 7 January 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Sale, Victoria
Original team(s) Gippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 5, 2005 national draft
Debut Round 10, 2006, Collingwood vs. Brisbane Lions, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Collingwood
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2006– Collingwood 403 (201)
Representative team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
2008, 2020 Victoria 2 (0)
2008–2017 Australia 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2024 season.
2 State and international statistics correct as of 2020.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

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Originally from Sale in the Gippsland Region of Victoria, Pendlebury began his sporting career playing basketball and accepted a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra; however, after three weeks at the AIS, he decided to quit the under-18s squad and return to Victoria to pursue professional football with the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup. Pendlebury's vacated place in the AIS squad was taken by Patty Mills, who went on to win an NBA Championship in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs.[4] Growing up, Pendlebury supported the Melbourne Football Club.[5]

Pendlebury was selected for the 2005 under-18 Vic Country team. He played two of the three games and had an average of 17 possessions.[citation needed]

He was selected to play for eventual 2005 TAC Cup premiers Gippsland Power. He played 19 games, kicked 11 goals and averaged 22 possessions a game.[6] Collingwood became aware of Pendlebury after Gippsland Power manager Peter Francis recommended both Pendlebury and his older brother Kristopher.[7] Collingwood drafted Scott Pendlebury with pick five in the 2005 AFL Draft, and Collingwood's number two pick overall, whereas Kris did not play in the AFL but did captain the Collingwood side in the Victorian Football League.[8]

AFL career

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2006

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Pendlebury's 2006 pre-season was hampered by glandular fever, but he made a successful comeback with Collingwood's VFL affiliate, Williamstown. He made his AFL debut in Round 10 against the Brisbane Lions, and became part of a select group of footballers known for kicking their first goal with their first kick in league football.[9] He played eight more games in the 2006 season.

2007

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Pendlebury switched to the number 10 guernsey previously worn by Blake Caracella, and gave the number 16 guernsey to newcomer Nathan Brown. Following his nine games in 2006, Pendlebury broke into the Collingwood midfield on a regular basis, averaging 18 disposals a game before he was nominated for the NAB Rising Star in Round 4. He collected a season-high 26 possessions in the 2007 Semi-Final against the West Coast Eagles in Perth, and kicked a crucial goal during extra time.[10]

Throughout the 2007 season, he was compared with Geelong rookie midfielder Joel Selwood.[by whom?] Both were close favourites for the 2007 NAB Rising Star with Selwood eventually winning by seven votes.[11]

Pendlebury also placed second in the 2007 Copeland Trophy behind Travis Cloke.

2008

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Pendlebury was voted into Collingwood's five-man leadership group as deputy vice-captain preceding the 2008 season.[citation needed]

Highlights of Pendlebury's season included 33 disposals against Essendon on ANZAC Day and placing a close second behind Paul Medhurst for the Anzac Day medal.[citation needed]

On 9 May 2008, Pendlebury was selected in the Victorian Squad for the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match, with teammates Josh Fraser and Heath Shaw. Despite playing only half of the match, he collected 19 disposals with a 79% efficiency rating.[12]

Pendlebury was an important factor in Collingwood's 86-point victory over reigning premiers Geelong.[13]

Pendlebury played his 50th game on 9 August 2008 against St Kilda in Round 19. He finished third in Collingwood's 2008 Best and Fairest count.[citation needed]

2009

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Pendlebury became more prominent in 2009. He collected a career high 39 disposals against Melbourne Football Club on the Queens Birthday and won the Women's Round medal. He had a career high 22 kicks against the West Coast Eagles and another career high 20 handballs against the Richmond Football Club. Despite missing a few games due to injuries, he was still shortlisted for selection as an All-Australian. He had an average of 26 disposals a game (13 kicks and 13 handballs)and averaged 2 goals per 5 games. His season ended with a cracked fibula bone injury in the Qualifying final.

Pendlebury polled 13 votes in the 2009 Brownlow Medal, the top ranked Collingwood player.

2010

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In 2010 Pendlebury won a spot in the All-Australian team[14] and won the ANZAC Medal. He polled 21 votes in the 2010 Brownlow Medal, to finish in fourth position.[15] He won the 2010 Norm Smith medal when Collingwood won the premiership.

2011

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In 2011 Pendlebury won his second ANZAC Day Medal as best-on-ground in Collingwood's 30-point win over Essendon.[16] Three weeks later, against Geelong, he was controversially denied a goal from a free kick that would have won Collingwood the game. Ultimately, the Magpies lost by three points.[17]

He capped off a brilliant year, winning the Copeland Trophy for the best and fairest player at Collingwood, and the Bob Rose Trophy for being the best Collingwood player throughout the finals.[18]

In the Brownlow he polled 24 votes to finish equal third behind winner Dane Swan, Sam Mitchell (disqualified) and Nick Dal Santo.[citation needed]

2012

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Pendlebury finished the season with 15 brownlow votes, down on his 24 from the previous year and helped the Magpies to a Preliminary Final, where they eventually lost to the Sydney Swans. He finished second in the Copeland Trophy to winner Dayne Beams and in front of three-time champion Dane Swan. He was also included in the All Australian for the 3rd year running alongside teammates Swan and Dayne Beams.[citation needed]

2013

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Pendlebury improved on his 2012 season, having arguably his best and most consistent season to date. Already touted as future captain of the Collingwood Football Club, Pendlebury helped lead the club brilliantly in 2013 and although Collingwood lost the Elimination final loss to Port Adelaide, Pendlebury won his second Copeland Trophy beating former champion Dane Swan. He also had 21 votes in the Brownlow, only losing out to teammate Dane Swan for the highest votes for the Magpies. Pendlebury once again was included in the All Australian Squad being named on the wing. This was his fourth consecutive inclusion in the team.

2014

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On 29 January, Pendlebury was appointed as captain replacing Nick Maxwell.[19] Pendlebury has thrived as captain having one of his best seasons.

At the end of the season, Pendlebury was selected for the fifth consecutive time as part of the All Australian team[20] and was awarded the Lou Richards Medal. He also won his third Copeland Trophy, the Magpie Army Player of the Year award and the Gavin Brown Award.[21]

2015

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During the 2015 Copeland Trophy event, Eddie McGuire announced that Pendlebury had re-signed with Collingwood until the end of 2020. Pendlebury said at the event: "The direction the club is taking really excites me. We have a solid group of young players who have got a taste of senior footy and we have the right program and people in place to take this group to the next level. I’m proud to captain this club and want to be part of what the future holds."[22] The same night, he won his third consecutive Copeland Trophy and fourth overall.[23]

2016

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Pendlebury battled injury early in the season as well as filled in as a half-back instead of his regular role in the midfield; despite this, he maintained his consistency. His professionalism and inspiration prompted his peers to vote for him as the winner of the Gavin Brown Award for demonstrating the team values throughout the season.[24] He was further rewarded with his fourth consecutive Copeland Trophy and fifth overall.[25][26]

2017

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Pendlebury had a consistent 2017 season until he sustained a broken finger in Round 17 against the Gold Coast Suns. He had successful surgery on the finger, and was hopeful to return the next week, but his return was delayed for a month and it was said to be unlikely that he would play again until Round 22 or 23. However, did not return again for the season. In the 2017 season, he averaged a career high tackles per game (6.4).[citation needed]

2020

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In round 18 of the 2020 season, he broke the Collingwood record for most VFL/AFL games played, as well as most games as captain.[27]

2023

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Pendlebury resigned his post as captain of Collingwood after the 2022 AFL season.[28] In Round 17 of the 2023 AFL season, Pendlebury broke the VFL/AFL all-time disposal record, surpassing Robert Harvey.[29][30][31][32]

As a premiership player in the 2023 AFL Grand Final, Pendlebury broke his 13-year-long premiership drought, alongside Steele Sidebottom, which is a league record between premierships.[citation needed] This game also saw Pendlebury draw level with Gordon Coventry for the most AFL finals played at Collingwood, with 31 apiece.[33]

2024

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In 2024, Pendlebury became the first VFL/AFL player to reach 10,000 disposals. In round 21 of the 2024 AFL season, in Collingwood's game against Carlton, Pendlebury became the sixth player in VFL/AFL history to play 400 games.[34][35]

Personal life

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Pendlebury was born and raised in Sale, Victoria. He attended Catholic College Sale. He played alongside former Collingwood players Dale Thomas, Tyson Goldsack, and Brent Macaffer at the Gippsland Power before all getting drafted to Collingwood. He has two brothers who have both played football in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Older brother Kris has won the Joseph Wren Memorial Trophy and captained the Collingwood VFL Football Club and younger brother Ryan has played for three teams in the VFL.[36] Scott Pendlebury married his long-term girlfriend, Alex Pendlebury (née Davis), in 2016. The couple's first son was born in 2017,[37] and they welcomed a daughter in November 2019.[38]

Statistics

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Updated to the end of the 2024 season.[39]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
  #  
 Played in that season's 
premiership team
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2006 Collingwood 16 9 4 0 67 51 118 46 25 0.4 0.0 7.4 5.7 13.1 5.1 2.8 0
2007 Collingwood 10 23 20 8 238 197 435 124 75 0.9 0.3 10.3 8.6 18.9 5.4 3.3 1
2008 Collingwood 10 23 11 10 283 235 518 113 77 0.5 0.4 12.3 10.2 22.5 4.9 3.3 7
2009 Collingwood 10 21 8 4 271 271 542 105 69 0.4 0.2 12.9 12.9 25.8 5.0 3.3 13
2010# Collingwood 10 26 17 13 339 352 691 116 144 0.7 0.5 13.0 13.5 26.6 4.5 5.5 21
2011 Collingwood 10 25 24 12 385 357 742 106 150 1.0 0.5 15.4 14.3 29.7 4.2 6.0 24
2012 Collingwood 10 21 11 8 316 303 619 82 115 0.5 0.4 15.0 14.4 29.5 3.9 5.5 15
2013 Collingwood 10 23 18 9 329 359 688 88 119 0.8 0.4 14.3 15.6 29.9 3.8 5.2 21
2014 Collingwood 10 21 13 10 292 304 596 75 116 0.6 0.5 13.9 14.5 28.4 3.6 5.5 16
2015 Collingwood 10 22 15 8 321 314 635 97 112 0.7 0.4 14.6 14.3 28.9 4.4 5.1 15
2016 Collingwood 10 22 11 7 289 341 630 78 123 0.5 0.3 13.1 15.5 28.6 3.5 5.6 17
2017 Collingwood 10 16 5 7 217 233 450 58 103 0.3 0.4 13.6 14.6 28.1 3.6 6.4 15
2018 Collingwood 10 25 9 5 294 376 670 60 147 0.4 0.2 11.8 15.0 26.8 2.4 5.9 15
2019 Collingwood 10 24 12 8 345 310 655 105 112 0.5 0.3 14.4 12.9 27.3 4.4 4.7 14
2020[a] Collingwood 10 15 1 2 175 179 354 38 45 0.1 0.1 11.7 11.9 23.6 2.5 3.0 13
2021 Collingwood 10 18 4 4 197 220 417 67 69 0.2 0.2 10.9 12.2 23.2 3.7 3.8 3
2022 Collingwood 10 24 2 1 274 281 555 74 112 0.1 0.0 11.4 11.7 23.1 3.1 4.7 2
2023# Collingwood 10 25 9 3 305 266 571 89 108 0.4 0.1 12.2 10.6 22.8 3.6 4.3 6
2024 Collingwood 10 20 7 4 220 194 414 62 79 0.4 0.2 11.0 9.7 20.7 3.1 4.0 2
Career 403 201 123 5158 5143 10301 1583 1901 0.5 0.3 12.8 12.8 25.6 3.9 4.7 223

Notes

  1. ^ The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honours and achievements

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Team

Individual

References

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  13. ^ Grandstand Radio (23 May 2008). "Cats tamed by defensive heroics, says Magpies".
  14. ^ Hayes left out of All-Oz team
  15. ^ Judd charges to medal No.2
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