Scott Pendlebury, selected by Collingwood with the fifth pick in the 2005 draft, has displayed notable skill and control on the field. Approaching his 433rd game, the 38-year-old is poised to set a new record for the most matches played in VFL/AFL history. His career, spanning nearly two decades, ranks as the fifth-longest in the competition.
In 2006, during his debut, Pendlebury gathered the ball near half-back and delivered a handball that started a counterattack. Later in the match, he received a pass and scored his first goal with a left-foot kick.
The following year, he contributed strongly in the finals. Against Sydney, he recorded 24 disposals and six clearances while kicking a goal. In the next match versus West Coast, he added 26 disposals and seven clearances, including the decisive goal in extra time.
In the 2010 grand final replay against St Kilda, Pendlebury collected 29 disposals, 11 tackles and six clearances. He earned the Norm Smith Medal as Collingwood secured a 56-point victory.
During the 2011 Anzac Day match against Essendon, he gathered 34 disposals and eight clearances, kicking three goals to help secure the win.
In the 2023 grand final, Pendlebury recorded 24 disposals and six clearances while kicking a goal. His involvement in a late centre-bounce sequence helped Collingwood regain the lead and claim the premiership.
These performances illustrate his sustained contribution to the sport over two decades.
