.Scott Pendlebury will leave behind a long (long) long lasting heritage at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 games worth. He's been actually Collingwood's very own distinct version of an empire as well as perhaps the best impactful figure on any nightclub in the present day era.Sure, there's been other champs like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus empire sides including Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.Watch every game of every round this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks in the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your totally free test today > However due to the fact that Pendlebury was actually composed to the Pies in 2005, they have actually had almost two decades of constant excellence and been routinely in contention for premierships, with 2 to show for it (that could effectively have actually been actually more). Virtually one else can easily say they have actually had that constant figure resulting in results for such an extended period to put him in an organization of his very own. In many techniques Pendlebury symbolizes Collingwood overall over the final 20 years-- the peaks have not been actually as high or even for provided that other stars as well as fantastic staffs-- but the longevity remains in rare air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies positions along with his Premiership Medal 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 through Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's among lots of factors that is actually composed Pendlebury's amazing heritage as he prepares to end up being the sixth gamer in AFL/VFL background to participate in 400 activities when the Pies participate in arch rival Carlton on Sunday night. "When I came back to the footy nightclub in 2021, it was a significant factor for me to reconnect with the club-- I failed to know how essential it would certainly be," Collingwood scalp of growth as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser said to foxfooty.com.au." I bear in mind visiting Adelaide for his 350th game in 2022, that reached me how special he was. I understood it, however I assume being at the nightclub when it took place and also observing the whole journey to reach 350 was actually fabulous." This happening Sunday night is mosting likely to be actually yet another level once again." In coming back to the club I've felt proud I've had the ability to share and view aspect of his quest up close. He's an awesome player, yet additionally an unbelievable person, hubby and papa at the same time." To view him come by means of the doors as a young adult and become what he's become right now is actually something I'm very glad to have viewed." When you speak game large, the common appreciation he possesses. Not every other gamer possesses that and some are polarised, yet he's one everybody values just how great he is." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th activity throughout the 2022 AFL Around 18 match in between the Adelaide Crows and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Picture by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads staff friends onto the field during the course of the sphere 22 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and also the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photograph by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century turning point alone is actually an incredible achievement, regardless of the remainder of his stacked legacy featuring two banners, a Norm Smith medal, 5 greatest and also fairests and also 6 All-Australians. Fellow Magpies terrific Nathan Buckley tagging Pendlebury the 132-year old nightclub's greatest ever before gamer is actually telling, arising from the chap that possesses probably the other greatest insurance claim to the name. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's strict off-field expertise and also private drive to guarantee he is actually the very best sportsmen he could be-- as well as clearly vital to him still going tough at 36. There's the soft moving capability that makes it feel like he may stop opportunity on the field among disorder as well as boost on the major phase when the stress concerns are at their highest.Oh and also performed you understand he has 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 stopping a target during the 2023 AFL Grand Final match in between Collingwood Magpies and also Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSCollingwood 2010 premiership captain Chip Maxwell said there is actually "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's results, with his prep work as well as potential to look after his body the greatest he's found. It is actually clearly been actually vital to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell believes sets him in addition to various other AFL greats. "There is actually players like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and also 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their finest and also complete height may be far better-- 40 contacts and a couple of targets and also sort of trait," Maxwell informed foxfooty.com.au." However there's been actually no place near the uniformity of an eight or even nine away from 10 that Pendlebury has actually been actually for essentially 18 years. To become able to finish 15 away from 18 times in the leading 3 in the best and also fairest is merely unheard of." To be at that amount for so long is why I have actually got him over any person I have actually viewed play." It's really the hardest point to accomplish. You can easily have fantastic times or even great 5 or even six-year time periods, however to carry out it like he contends that degree is unbelievable." GOLD SHORELINE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Chip Maxwell as well as Scott Pendlebury get here for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Metricon Arena on July 19, 2013 in Gold Coastline, Australia. (Image through Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't identify a details minute when he first recognised Pendlebury was actually unique, mentioning he had "constant growth" and also "always kept incorporating levels." Heck, through Pendlebury's 2nd time in 2007, he was already starring in the nightclub's deep finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, feels his management went to yet another amount when he had the capacity to recognise his capacity to effect teammates through taking them together with him. "That's what we focused on early days - what he could possibly instruct a youthful player that did body weights or even an extra session with him," Maxwell included." As our company started adding those layers, that's when he realised the influence he can have on every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies functions along with the sphere with Dane Swan in the course of the around 19 AFL fit between the Collingwood Magpies as well as the Essendon Bombing Planes at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership ahead Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's legacy encompasses beyond themself and also soccer. "Generally you connect legacy to individual honors. However he'll be always remembered for every thing he is actually had the ability to provide for Collingwood," Cloke told foxfooty.com.au." He acquired the utmost effectiveness beforehand, then created the club back up and obtained it once again. When he performs finally finish up, he'll have left the regulation football nightclub in a much better spot than when he showed up." It's not merely on industry, he is actually performed impressive factors for the neighborhood of that football nightclub and also the company of AFL regulation football." He is actually a world-class person and footballer and also will definitely remain in the Venue of Prominence 1 day. I make sure whatever he carries out publish regulation football, he'll be actually awesome at. Permit's wish it's mentoring in the AFL, considering that he's acquired a remarkable regulation football intelligence quotient." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies celebrate an objective during the course of the ANZAC Time circular 5 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where carries out the following amount expertise obtain from?Fraser believes it is actually "intrinsic" offered Pendlebury possessed a dedication coming from a youthful grow older to "receive the greatest away from himself" consisting of travelling coming from Purchase around Victoria to play jr baseball. Pendlebury at that point "grabbed a whole lot" from others at Collingwood in the early days of his AFL journey as well as was actually "incredibly in tune along with his environment" to identify what operated greatest for him. Scott Pendlebury plans for video game 400|01:28 That travel and willpower is actually similar to overdue NBA folklore Kobe Bryant, who the Pies champ has actually long marvelled at featuring possessing words 'Mamba Way of thinking' created on the within his jumper last year." He's undoubtedly a baseball supporter as well as Kobe Bryant was his favorite player at one stage, I view similarities because," Fraser pointed out." I remember how committed Kobe performed a personal degree as well as I presume 'Pendles' possesses a sizable level of that in him. "I assume his main focus is still significantly on the team. That becomes part of his advancement, having accomplished a lot in the activity, he may disperse his energy and also state of mind to other parts of the activity" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) as well as Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies tremble hands before they walk to the Anzac streamer in the course of the circular 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell revealed his connection with Pendlebury was built on the two walking the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of winter season in the beginning of their progress. Actually planning the additional treatments along with his younger colleague, the jobs would swiftly be turned around." Very early days I will contact him as well as transcend and also select him up and we will stroll in the water for those added recuperations two or even three opportunities a week," Maxwell recalled." It got to the point where I was having youngsters as well as my evenings transformed, at that point he would certainly be texting me going: 'Be actually down there certainly in 10 moments, I am actually decreasing'. So our experts went full circle." Those were actually the large ones for our company early days developing a relationship." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Are Going To Minson of the Bulldogs chases after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies throughout the round one AFL suit in between the Western Bulldogs and the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Stadium on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke said with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was when he began to show various edges to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "really good human you could constantly possess a chat along with"-- featuring a team of gamers delighting in frequent visits to cafes as well as lunch spots throughout the week. It is actually the on-field shenanigans Cloke recalls very most more popularly though, even if Pendlebury "couldn't kick the round over a bind container"-- yet certain might tie out some bullet passes inside fifty." Certainly on the footy field he oozes personal appeal as well as lesson. He is actually so soft moving and satiny with ball in palm," Cloke stated. "He's simply an impressive specialist-- he understands what to perform with round in palm as well as just how to make one thing away from nothing-- that's what the great gamers do." He brought in being a forward extremely simple and also it was actually consistently a delight to watch. I acquired a frontal row chair to a masterclass every week." I possess good memories of viewing him running along the wing, breaking through a stop and also kicking targets or even kicking it to me and the likes of Leigh Brown as well as Chris Dawes." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads his crew off the industry after winning the around 23 AFL match between the Carlton Woe and also the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Trophy winner Paul Licuria showed on the Collingwood website today that when revealing a young Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season instruction session, he drove his understudy relevant of 'half choosing to create him vomit.' Yet Licuria was the one about to throwing up in struggling to stay on top of the then 19-year outdated Pendlebury. It is actually a feeling Fraser can connect to in recalling just exactly how affordable Pendlebury was in any sort of activity he participated in. "You would certainly direct your eye throughout the team and also when every person looked like they were actually struggling, he might possess been actually straining yet never ever allow it show," Fraser kept in mind. "There was a thoughts activity happening where if you were contending in one thing, he wasn't visiting stop until he found a means to succeed. "That was actually from an extremely early grow older-- whether the kids were participating in basketball, a game of football or in the activity hauling-- he was a fella that wanted to be able to leave in some way a winner. "That's something that's held him in terrific place throughout his occupation. If he is actually managed to press 'Licca' relevant of regurgitating, he is actually fairly special, since 'Licca' is actually like I have actually seen in terms of training.".