Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2021 AFL season.
Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury will play for at least another two AFL seasons after signing a one-year contract extension.
The 32-year-old midfielder – a five-times Copeland Trophy winner as the Magpies’ best-and-fairest – said the decision to extend his deal until the end of the 2021 campaign was a simple one.
“We’ve got our list in solid shape from a talent perspective and a strong sense of purpose; what we want to do and how we want to do it,” Pendlebury said.
“I’m proud of our program and I was keen to remain involved with it.”
Pendlebury, who has played 301 AFL games, is set to surpass Tony Shaw (313) as Collingwood’s games record holder this season.
He is also poised to break Nathan Buckley’s record of 161 games as Magpies captain and Richmond legend Kevin Bartlett’s record of 200 games at the MCG.
Naughty's Headband
Roar Rookie
Gaz is 3 years older than Scott, so you'd expect him to be on the downhill. Both are champion players, but Gaz was one of the all-time greats in his prime.
Brendon the 1st
Roar Rookie
In their prime Ablett no doubt, over the course as a leader, player and human being, Pendlebury then daylight. One's a champ, the other is a religious homophobe.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Mute?
The Brazilian
Roar Rookie
Understand your parochialism but to say that Gary Jr is playing better footy than Pendlebury, still, is dubious at best. What is undeniable is that young Gaz won't be retiring at the top of his game.
Yattuzzi
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Pete, I see it reported that Pendlebury is $1M+ this year. I presume $800k in the next. Is this accurate? If so, that’s huge for an ageing player. Easily double young Gary.
Yattuzzi
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Both fantastic players and nice guys. Both Gary’s have been and still are better.
The Brazilian
Roar Rookie
Just who is traveling better? Gary Jr or Pendles? It's a no brainer for mine. Gazza well past his best and just hanging on for dear life, Pendles still cruising doing what he's done for well over a decade. I'd take Pendlebury over Ablett every day of the week. And no, I'm not an Ablett knocker. Been a huge fan over the years.
Yattuzzi
Roar Rookie
Senior or Junior, ahh doesn’t matter either way, welded on rubbish.
1DER
Guest
Ultimate professional and absolute star of the competition. Consistency plus! Would take Pendles over Gary Ablett every day of the week.
Peter the Scribe
Roar Guru
Took a chunk of money less than he could have is my mail. Desperate for a second flag.
Baz
Guest
Not a Pies fan but always thought Scott Pendlebury is an awesome player, and he seems like a good bloke too. Wish him well for the remainder of his playing days & hope he breaks those records.