.Scott Pendlebury will definitely leave behind a long (lengthy) enduring tradition at the Collingwood Volleyball Nightclub ... over 400 video games worth. He's been actually Collingwood's personal distinct version of an empire and arguably the best impactful figure on any sort of club in the modern-day era.Sure, there is actually been other champions like Gary Ablett and Lance Franklin, plus empire sides like Geelong, Hawthorn as well as Richmond.Round 21WHAT'S BETTING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit.Watch every game of every around this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost test today > Yet considering that Pendlebury was actually drafted to the Pies in 2005, they have actually possessed almost 20 years of steady excellence as well as been actually on a regular basis in opinion for premierships, along with two to show for it (that can properly have actually been extra). Practically one else can claim they've had that constant number resulting in effectiveness for such an extended period to place him in a game of his own. In numerous ways Pendlebury personifies Collingwood in its entirety over the last two decades-- the peaks have not been actually as high or for as long as various other stars and also great teams-- however the endurance is in uncommon air.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies presents with his Premiership Medal after the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies as well as Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSIt's among several factors that's composed Pendlebury's stunning tradition as he preps to become the 6th gamer in AFL/VFL past to play 400 video games when the Cakes participate in arch rivalrous Carlton on Sunday night. "When I came back to the footy club in 2021, it was actually a vital point for me to reconnect along with the club-- I really did not realise exactly how significant it would be actually," Collingwood head of development as well as Pendlebury's ex-teammate Josh Fraser informed foxfooty.com.au." I keep in mind mosting likely to Adelaide for his 350th activity in 2022, that reached me exactly how special he was. I recognized it, but I presume being at the nightclub when it took place and viewing the whole experience to come to 350 was actually astonishing." This happening Sunday night is heading to be actually yet another level once again." In going back to the club I've experienced proud I've had the ability to discuss and see aspect of his quest up close. He is actually an amazing gamer, but likewise an incredible person, husband as well as daddy at the same time." To find him happen with the doors as a teenager and also grow into what he is actually ended up being right now is actually something I am actually very happy to have actually observed." When you chat game broad, the global regard he possesses. Certainly not intermittent player has that and also some are polarised, however he is actually one every person cherishes how great he is actually." ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorates his 350th video game in the course of the 2022 AFL Round 18 match between the Adelaide Crows as well as the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Picture through James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies leads team mates onto the range during the round 22 AFL match in between the Sydney Swans and also the Collingwood Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground on August 14, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo through Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSThe quadruple century milestone alone is an incredible success, regardless of the remainder of his stacked tradition including 2 banners, a Standard Smith award, 5 finest and also fairests and 6 All-Australians. Fellow Magpies wonderful Nathan Buckley classifying Pendlebury the 132-year old nightclub's biggest ever player is telling, stemming from the bloke that possesses arguably the various other toughest case to the title. LEGACYThere's Pendlebury's careful off-field professionalism and trust and private travel to ensure he's the most effective sportsmen he can be-- and also accurately vital to him still going solid at 36. There is actually the smooth moving capacity that makes it feel like he can cease time on the area amongst mayhem and improve on the huge phase when the tension risks are at their highest.Oh as well as did you know he possesses a baseball background?The list goes on.MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steele Sidebottom of the Magpies celebrates with Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after stopping a goal during the course of the 2023 AFL Grand Final match between Collingwood Magpies as well as 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 Nick Maxwell claimed there's "no silver bullet" to Pendlebury's effectiveness, with his preparation as well as capability to take care of his body the best he is actually observed. It is actually clearly been key to Pendlebury's congruity, which is what Maxwell assumes sets him apart from various other AFL greats. "There's gamers like 'Swanny' (Dane Swan) and 'Bucks' (Buckley) where their best and also outright height may be far better-- 40 contacts and also a couple of targets which sort of factor," Maxwell said to foxfooty.com.au." Yet there's been actually nowhere near the congruity of a 8 or 9 away from 10 that Pendlebury has actually been for essentially 18 years. To become capable to complete 15 away from 18 attend the leading three in the greatest and also fairest is merely unusual." To be at that amount for so long is actually why I've got him above anyone I have actually observed play." It's actually the hardest factor to do. You can have terrific times or wonderful five or six-year time frames, yet to perform it like he has at that degree boggles the mind." GOLD SHORE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Scar Maxwell as well as Scott Pendlebury get there for a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Metricon Coliseum on July 19, 2013 in Gold Coastline, Australia. (Image by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMaxwell couldn't determine a specific second when he first acknowledged Pendlebury was unique, stating he had "steady growth" and also "kept adding layers." Heck, by Pendlebury's 2nd period in 2007, he was currently starring in the club's deeper finals run.Maxwell, that handed the captaincy over to Pendlebury in 2014, believes his leadership mosted likely to yet another level when he managed to identify his capacity to impact allies by taking them along with him. "That's what our company worked with early times - what he could possibly instruct a younger player that did weights or even an additional treatment along with him," Maxwell included." As our company started incorporating those levels, that is actually when he became aware the influence he may have on every person else." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 04: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies works with the ball with Dane Swan throughout the sphere 19 AFL suit between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombing Planes at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Picture through Michael Dodge/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMagpies 2010 premiership forward Travis Cloke proposed Pendlebury's tradition includes past himself as well as soccer. "Commonly you associate legacy to individual honors. However he'll be born in mind for everything he's managed to provide for Collingwood," Cloke informed foxfooty.com.au." He got the ultimate excellence at an early stage, at that point developed the nightclub back up and also obtained it once more. When he carries out eventually end up, he'll have left behind the regulation football nightclub in a far better location than when he got here." It's certainly not just on area, he's done outstanding factors for the neighborhood of that regulation football nightclub as well as the company of AFL regulation football." He is actually an exclusive individual and footballer and will definitely remain in the Hall of Fame eventually. I make sure whatever he carries out post regulation football, he'll be great at. Let's hope it is actually mentoring in the AFL, given that he's acquired an outstanding regulation football intelligence." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Travis Cloke and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies commemorate a target throughout the ANZAC Time rounded 5 AFL complement between the Essendon Bombers and also the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSSo where performs the following degree professionalism and reliability derive from?Fraser feels it's "natural" offered Pendlebury had a commitment from a young age to "acquire the most effective out of themself" featuring journeying from Purchase around Victoria to participate in younger basketball. Pendlebury at that point "picked up a great deal" from others at Collingwood in the early days of his AFL journey as well as was "very in tune with his atmosphere" to identify what functioned ideal for him. Scott Pendlebury gets ready for game 400|01:28 That ride as well as willpower is reminiscent of late NBA folklore Kobe Bryant, that the Pies champ has actually long marvelled at including possessing the words 'Mamba Attitude' created on the within his jumper last year." He's certainly a basketball fan and also Kobe Bryant was his favorite gamer at some phase, I view similarities because," Fraser stated." I always remember how committed Kobe got on a private amount as well as I believe 'Pendles' possesses a large degree of that in him. "I believe his principal concentration is actually still very much on the team. That's part of his evolution, having actually accomplished a great deal in the activity, he may disperse his energy and perspective to other parts of the video game" MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - APRIL 25: Jobe Watson of the Bombers (L) and also Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies shake hands just before they stroll to the Anzac banner in the course of the circular 4 AFL suit between the Essendon Bombers as well as the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photograph through Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSINSIGHTSMaxwell uncovered his partnership along with Pendlebury was built on the two strolling the water at Williamson at 9pm at the center of wintertime in the onset of their progress. Initially arranging the additional sessions with his younger teammate, the parts would rapidly be turned around." Very early times I would certainly contact him and also pass by and also pick him up and also our experts will walk in the water for those extra recuperations 2 or even three times a full week," Maxwell remembered." It specified where I was actually having little ones and also my nights changed, then he 'd be texting me going: 'Be down there certainly in 10 minutes, I am actually dropping'. So we went full circle." Those were the significant ones for our company very early days creating a connection." MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Will Minson of the Bulldogs goes after Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies during the course of the round one AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and also the Collingwood Magpies at Etihad Arena on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Image by Spot Dadswell/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTSMeanwhile Cloke stated with a laugh Pendlebury "rocking up along with those s **** y dreadlocks" in the 2011 season was actually when he started to show various sides to his personality.Cloke phoned him a "excellent human you could constantly have a conversation with"-- including a team of players taking pleasure in normal check outs to coffee shops as well as lunch places throughout the week. It's the on-field antics Cloke recalls most lovingly though, regardless of whether Pendlebury "couldn't boot the ball over a jam tin"-- but sure might tie out some bullet passes inside fifty." Clearly on the footy industry he exudes charisma and also class. He is actually therefore hassle-free moving as well as smooth with sphere in palm," Cloke mentioned. "He is actually merely an outstanding artisan-- he knows what to accomplish with ball in palm as well as just how to create something away from nothing-- that's what the good gamers carry out." He brought in being an ahead incredibly easy as well as it was constantly an enjoyment to check out. I got a frontal row seat to a masterclass weekly." I have great moments of watching him running along the airfoil, breaking through a halt as well as kicking goals or even booting 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 field after gaining the round 23 AFL match between the Carlton Woe and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTSTwo-time Copeland Prize victor Paul Licuria revealed on the Collingwood web site recently that when presenting a young Pendlebury the ropes during a 2007 pre-season training session, he drove his understudy to the point of '50 percent trying to create him throw up.' But Licuria was actually the one almost vomitting in straining to stay on par with the after that 19-year outdated Pendlebury. It is actually a sentiment Fraser could possibly connect to in remembering simply exactly how reasonable Pendlebury was in any kind of activity he joined. "You 'd cast your eye across the team as well as when everybody appeared like they were straining, he may possess been actually having a hard time yet never allow it present," Fraser remembered. "There was actually a thoughts activity going on where if you were actually contending in one thing, he wasn't mosting likely to cease till he located a way to gain. "That was actually coming from a very early grow older-- whether the boys were participating in baseball, a game of soccer or even in the video game hauling-- he was a guy who would like to be able to leave somehow a champion. "That's one thing that is actually kept him in terrific standing throughout his job. If he is actually had the ability to push 'Licca' relevant of regurgitating, he's quite unique, since 'Licca' is as good as I have actually found in regards to training.".