Scott Pendlebury
Scott Pendlebury was born in Sale, Victoria, Australia on January 7th, 1988 and is the Australian Rules Footballer. At the age of 36, Scott Pendlebury biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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AFL career
Pendlebury began his career with the number 16 on his guernsey and then moved to number 10 in the 2007 season. He is a natural left-footer, rarely wastes a possession, and has a sharp eye that has been attributed to his time playing basketball.
Pendlebury's 2006 pre-season was plagued by glandular fever, but the VFL affiliate, Williamstown, had a fruitful return to the Collingwood team. He made his AFL debut against the Brisbane Lions in Round 10 and became part of a select group of footballers known for kicking their first goal in league football. In the 2006 season, he appeared in eight other games.
Pendlebury converted to the number ten guernsey worn by Blake Caracella and gave the number 16 guernsey to newcomer Nathan Brown. Pendlebury stepped into the Collingwood midfield on a regular basis, average 18 disposals a game before being nominated for the NAB Rising Star in Round 4. In the 2007 Semi-Final against the West Coast Eagles in Perth, he had a season-high 26 possessions, as well as kick a vital goal during extra time.
During the 2007 season, he was compared to Geelong rookie midfielder Joel Selwood. Selwood was close second favourites for the 2007 NAB Rising Star, with Selwood eventually winning by seven votes.
In the 2007 Copeland Trophy, Pendlebury came in second, behind Travis Cloke.
Pendlebury was elected deputy vice president of Collingwood's five-man leadership team prior to the 2008 season.
On ANZAC Day, Pendlebury's season featured 33 disposals against Essendon, placing second behind Paul Medhurst for the Anzac Day medal.
Pendlebury was selected in the Victorian Squad for the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match on May 9, 2008, with teammates Josh Fraser and Heath Shaw. Despite playing only half of the game, he gained 19 disposals with a 79% efficiency rating.
Collingwood's 86-point victory over reigning premiers Geelong was a key factor.
Pendlebury played in Round 19 against St Kilda on August 9, 2008 in his 50th game. In Collingwood's 2008 Best and Fairest poll, he came in third.
Pendlebury Pendlebury became more popular in 2009. On the Queens Birthday, he made a career-high 39 disposals against Melbourne Football Club and gained the Women's Round medal. He made two kicks against the West Coast Eagles and another against the Richmond Football Club in his career, as well as another career high 20 handballs against the Richmond Football Club. Despite missing a few games due to injuries, he was still eligible 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. In the qualifying final, his season came to an end with a cracked fibula bone fracture.
Pendlebury received 13 votes in the 2009 Brownlow Medal, the top ranked Collingwood player.
Pendlebury earned a spot in the All-Australian team in 2010 and was awarded the ANZAC Medal. In the 2010 Brownlow Medal, he received 21 votes, finishing in fourth place. When Collingwood took the premiership, he earned the 2010 Norm Smith medal.
Pendlebury claimed his second ANZAC Day Medal in Collingwood's 30-point victory over Essendon in 2011. He was disobeying a free kick that should have won Collingwood's game three weeks later against Geelong. The Magpies lost by three points in the end.
He had a fruitful year in Collingwood, winning the Copeland Trophy for the best and fairest player, and the Bob Rose Trophy for being the best Collingwood player through the finals.
He polled 24 votes to finish equal third behind winner Dane Swan, Sam Mitchell (disqualified), and Nick Dal Santo.
Pendlebury finished the season with 15 brownlow votes, down on his 24 from the previous year, and helped the Magpies reach the 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 a member of the All Australian for the third year, competing alongside Swan and Dayne Beams.
Pendlebury's 2012 season was certainly his best and most consistent season to date. Pendlebury, who was dubbed the next captain of Collingwood Football Club, was a key figure in the team's success in 2013, and although Collingwood lost the Elimination final to Port Adelaide, Pendlebury took the Copeland Trophy for the second time over Dane Swan, the current champion. He also received 21 votes in the Brownlow, with only losing to teammate Dane Swan for the highest votes for the Magpies. Pendlebury was named on the wing of the All Australian Squad. This was his fourth straight participation in the team.
Pendlebury was proclaimed captain on January 29, after replacing Nick Maxwell. Pendlebury has thrived as captain, with one of his best seasons.
Pendlebury was selected for the fifth time as part of the All Australian team at the end of the season, winning the Lou Richards Medal. He also won his third Copeland Trophy, the Magpie Army Player of the Year award, and the Gavin Brown Award.
Eddie McGuire reported that Pendlebury had been re-signed with Collingwood until the end of 2020. At an event, Pendlebury said, "The club's new direction excites me." We have a solid group of youth players with a glimpse of senior football, and we have the right curriculum and people in place to take this team to the next level. I'm proud to be a captain of this team and eager to be involved in what the future holds." He won his third straight Copeland Trophy and fourth overall on the same night.
Pendlebury suffered with injury early in the season as well as filled in as a half-back instead of his regular role in midfield, and despite this, the team maintained his consistency. His colleagues supported him in their decision to promote the team's values throughout the season, owing to his hard work and inspiration. He was also rewarded with his fourth straight Copeland Trophy and fifth overall.
Pendlebury had a good 2017 season until he sustained a fractured finger against the Gold Coast Suns in Round 17. He had good surgery on the finger and was hoping to return the next week, but it was unlikely that he would play again until Round 22 or 23. However, he did not return from the season yet again. He had a career-high tackles per game in 2017 (6.4).