Scott Pendlebury facts for kids
Scott Pendlebury, born on January 7, 1988, is a famous Australian rules footballer. He plays for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was the captain of Collingwood from 2014 to 2022. Pendlebury has won two premierships with his team. He also won the Norm Smith Medal in 2010 for being the best player in the Grand Final replay. In 2013, he was named the AFL Coaches Association's Champion Player of the Year. Scott has been selected for the All-Australian team six times. He has also won the Copeland Trophy five times, which is Collingwood's award for their best and fairest player. He holds the record for playing the most games for Collingwood.
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Pendlebury playing for Collingwood in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Scott Pendlebury | ||
| Nickname(s) | Pendles | ||
| Date of birth | 7 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Sale, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Gippsland Power (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 5, 2005 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 10, 2006, Collingwood v. Brisbane Lions, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Collingwood | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
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Scott Pendlebury's Early Life
Scott grew up in Sale, Victoria. He first played basketball and even got a scholarship. This scholarship was to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. But after three weeks, he decided to leave. He wanted to play professional football instead. He returned to Victoria to play for the Gippsland Power.
Scott was chosen for the 2005 under-18 Vic Country team. He played well, averaging 17 possessions per game. He then played 19 games for Gippsland Power. He kicked 11 goals and averaged 22 possessions. Collingwood noticed his talent. They drafted him with pick five in the 2005 AFL Draft.
Scott's Amazing AFL Career
Scott Pendlebury's journey in the AFL has been full of highlights. He quickly became a key player for Collingwood. His skills and leadership made him a star.
Starting Out: 2006-2009
Scott's first year, 2006, was a bit slow due to illness. But he made his AFL debut in Round 10. He even kicked his first goal with his first kick! In 2007, he started playing regularly in the midfield. He was nominated for the NAB Rising Star award. He finished second for the Copeland Trophy that year.
By 2008, Scott was part of Collingwood's leadership group. He played his 50th game in Round 19. In 2009, he became even more important. He had a career-high 39 possessions in one game. He also polled the most Brownlow Medal votes for Collingwood.
Premiership Glory: 2010-2011
The year 2010 was huge for Scott. He was named in the All-Australian team. He also won the ANZAC Medal. Most importantly, he won the Norm Smith Medal when Collingwood won the premiership. This was a dream come true for him.
In 2011, Scott won his second ANZAC Day Medal. He also won the Copeland Trophy for the first time. This award is for Collingwood's best and fairest player. He finished third in the 2011 Brownlow Medal count.
Captain and Champion: 2012-2016
Scott continued to shine in 2012. He was included in the All-Australian team for the third year. In 2013, he had one of his best seasons. He won his second Copeland Trophy. He was also named in the All-Australian team again.
In 2014, Scott became the captain of Collingwood. He really thrived in this role. He won his third Copeland Trophy. He was also selected for the All-Australian team for the fifth time. He won the Lou Richards Medal too.
Scott re-signed with Collingwood until 2020 in 2015. He said he was proud to lead the club. That same night, he won his third Copeland Trophy in a row. This was his fourth overall. In 2016, he won his fifth Copeland Trophy. He also won the Gavin Brown Award.
Breaking Records: 2017-2024
Scott had a consistent 2017 season. He averaged a career-high 6.4 tackles per game. In 2020, he broke Collingwood's record for most games played. He also set a new record for most games as captain.
In 2023, Scott stepped down as captain. In Round 17, he broke the VFL/AFL all-time disposal record. He surpassed Robert Harvey's long-standing record. Scott also won his second premiership in 2023. This was 13 years after his first one. This is a league record for the longest gap between premierships.
In 2024, Scott made history again. He became the first VFL/AFL player to reach 10,000 disposals. In Round 21, he played his 400th game. This made him only the sixth player in VFL/AFL history to reach this amazing milestone.
Life Off the Field
Scott Pendlebury was born and grew up in Sale, Victoria. He went to Catholic College Sale. He played with future Collingwood teammates at the Gippsland Power. These included Dale Thomas, Tyson Goldsack, and Brent Macaffer.
Scott has two brothers who also play football. His older brother, Kris, captained the Collingwood VFL Football Club. His younger brother, Ryan, has played for three VFL teams. Scott married his long-time girlfriend, Alex Davis, in 2016. They have a son, born in 2017, and a daughter, born in 2019.
Honours and Achievements
Scott Pendlebury has achieved many great things in his career.
Team Awards
- AFL premiership player (Collingwood): 2010, 2023
- AFL minor premiership/McClelland Trophy (Collingwood): 2010, 2011, 2023
Individual Awards
- Norm Smith Medal: 2010 replay
- Collingwood captain: 2014–2022
- AFLCA champion player of the year: 2013
- Collingwood games record holder
- 6× All-Australian team: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019
- 5× Copeland Trophy: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- 2× AFLPA best captain: 2020, 2022
- AFLCA best young player: 2007
- 3× Anzac Medal: 2010, 2011, 2019
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2007
