Scott Pendlebury

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Scott Pendlebury
Personal information
Full nameScott Pendlebury
Date of birth (1988-01-07) 7 January 1988
Original teamGippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Draft5th overall, 2005 AFL Draft
Height/Weight191 cm / 91 kg
Position(s)Midfielder
Club information
Current clubCollingwood
Number10
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2006–Collingwood171 (113)
International team honours
YearsTeamGames (Goals)
2008Australia2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2013 season.
Career highlights

Scott Pendlebury (born 7 January 1988) is a professional Australian rules football player and current captain of the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Originally from Sale, Pendlebury began his sporting career in basketball and accepted a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. However, he decided to make a return to competitive football and pulled out of the 12 man AIS basketball squad and was replaced by Patrick Mills. Pendlebury was selected for the 2005 Under-18 Vic Country team. He played two of the three games, and amassed an average of 17 possessions.

He was selected to play for eventual 2005 TAC Cup premiers Gippsland Power. He played 19 games, kicked 11 goals and averaged 22 possessions a game.[1] Collingwood came across Pendlebury after Gippsland Power manager Peter Francis recommended both Pendlebury and his older brother Kristopher.[2] Collingwood drafted Pendlebury with pick five in the 2005 AFL Draft, and Collingwood's number two pick overall, whereas Kris has not played in the AFL. Kris has captained the Collingwood side in the Victorian Football League.[3]

AFL career

Pendlebury was handed the number 16 guernsey and he had that for only one season as he changed to the number 10 at the start of the 2006 season. Pendlebury has been described as possessing exceptional class and poise. He is a natural left-footer, and rarely wastes a possession, and has excellent vision that has been attributed to his years in basketball.[4] He has also been likened to St Kilda midfielder Nick Dal Santo, with his balance and agility in packs making him almost impossible to tackle.

2006

Pendlebury's 2006 pre-season was hampered by glandular fever, but he made a successful comeback with Collingwood's VFL affiliation in Williamstown. He made his AFL debut in Round 10 against the Brisbane Lions, and became part of a select group of footballers known for kicking their first goal with their first kick in league football. He played eight more promising games, including a spectacular basketball-esque 'steal' from former Sydney player Paul Williams.

2007

Pendlebury began his 2007 season by moving to the number 10 guernsey, previously worn by Blake Caracella, and giving his number 16 guernsey to newcomer Nathan Brown. Following his nine games in 2006, Pendlebury broke into the Collingwood midfield on a regular basis, averaging 18 disposals a game before he was nominated for the NAB Rising Star in Round 4. He became one of Collingwood's most well-known players and one of their best midfielders. He collected a season-high 26 possessions in the 2007 Semi-Final against the West Coast Eagles in Perth, as well as kicking a crucial goal during extra time.

Throughout the 2007 season, he was compared with Geelong rookie midfielder Joel Selwood. Both were close favourites for the 2007 NAB Rising Star, with Selwood eventually claiming the honour over Pendlebury by seven votes.[5]

Pendlebury suffered an ankle injury in the opening minutes of Collingwood's Round 17 loss against Brisbane. However, he managed to return after only two weeks.

Pendlebury also placed second in the 2007 Copeland Trophy behind Travis Cloke.

2008

Pendlebury was voted into Collingwood's five-man leadership group as deputy vice-captain preceding the 2008 season.

Highlights of Pendlebury's season thus far include amassing 33 disposals against Essendon on ANZAC Day and placing a close second behind Paul Medhurst for the Anzac Day medal.

On 9 May 2008, Pendlebury was selected in the Victorian Squad for the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match, with team-mates Josh Fraser and Heath Shaw. Despite playing only half of the match, he collected 19 disposals with a 79% efficiency rating. He later stated that, "It was a very special time ... just to meet the players, and be amongst them ... just being out there and playing a half decent game gives me confidence."[6]

Pendlebury was an important factor in Collingwood's 86-point victory over reigning premiers Geelong. His early tackle and subsequent free kick on Geelong defender Matthew Scarlett was merely the beginning of Collingwood's intense tackling pressure throughout the game, and he later stated that, "our tackling pressure was what we were renowned for last year, and I think it was the first time we've shown it this year."[7]

Pendlebury played his 50th game on 9 August 2008 against St Kilda in Round 19. He finished third in Collingwood's 2008 Best and Fairest count.

2009

Pendlebury became more prominent in 2009. He collected a career high 39 disposals against Melbourne Football Club on the Queens Birthday and won the Women's Round medal. He had a career high 22 kicks against the West Coast Eagles and another career high 20 handballs against the Richmond Football Club. He is regarded as Dane Swan's main challenger for Collingwood's best and fairest award. Despite missing a few games due to injuries, he was still shortlisted for selection as an All-Australian and has been nominated as Collingwood's third best player. He had an average of 26 disposals a game (13 kicks and 13 handballs)and averaged 2 goals per 5 games. His season ended with a cracked fibula bone injury in the Qualifying final.

Pendlebury polled 13 votes in the 2009 Brownlow Medal, the top ranked Collingwood player.

2010

In 2010 Pendlebury won a spot in the All-Australian team[8] and won the ANZAC Medal. He polled 21 votes in the 2010 Brownlow Medal, to finish in fourth position.[9] He won the 2010 Norm Smith medal when Collingwood won the premiership.

2011

In 2011 Pendlebury won his second ANZAC Day Medal as best-on-ground in Collingwood's 30-point win over Essendon.[10] Three weeks later, against Geelong, he was controversially denied a goal from a free kick that would have won Collingwood the game. Ultimately, the Magpies lost by three points.[11]

He capped off a brilliant year, winning the Copeland Trophy for the best and fairest player at Collingwood, and the Bob Rose Trophy for being the best Collingwood player throughout the finals.[12]

In the Brownlow he polled 24 votes to finish equal third behind winner Dane Swan, Sam Mitchell (disqualified) and Nick Dal Santo.

2012

Although he didn't have his most prolific season, Pendlebury still confirmed himself as a bona fide superstar of the competition. He finished with 15 brownlow votes, down on his 24 from the previous year and helped the Magpies to a 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 included in the All Australian for the 3rd year running alongside team mates Swan and Dayne Beams.

2013

Pendlebury improved on his 2012 season, having arguably his best and most consistent season to date. Already touted as future captain of the Collingwood Football Club, Pendlebury helped lead the club brilliantly in 2013 and although Collingwoods season was ended prematurely in their Elimination final loss to Port Adelaide, Pendlebury won his second Copeland Trophy beating former champion Dane Swan. He also had 21 votes in the Brownlow, only losing out to team mate Dane Swan for the highest votes for the Magpies. Pendlebury once again was included in the All Australian Squad being named on the wing. This was his fourth consecutive inclusion in the team.

2014

On the 29th of January, Pendlebury was appointed as captain replacing Nick Maxwell.[13]


Personal life

Pendlebury was born and raised in Sale, Victoria. He attended Catholic College Sale. He played alongside Dale Thomas, Tyson Goldsack and Brent Macaffer at the Gippsland Power before all getting drafted to Collingwood. Pendlebury's older brother Kris plays for Collingwood VFL Football Club affiliation team as a rookie-listed player, and previously played for Essendon's VFL affiliation Bendigo Bombers.

References

  1. ↑ Footy Draft (November 2005). "Mock AFL Draft 2005". 
  2. ↑ Bruce Matthews (21 September 2007). "Scott Pendlebury a bargain from Sale to Collingwood". Archived from the original on 9 June 2008. 
  3. ↑ Senior Pendlebury eyeing AFL
  4. ↑ Collingwood Football Club. "Player Profile". 
  5. ↑ NAB. "Joel Selwood wins the NAB AFL Rising Star Award". 
  6. ↑ CTV (12 May 2008). "Pendles, Leo lap up Tribute Match". 
  7. ↑ Grandstand Radio (23 May 2008). "Cats tamed by defensive heroics, says Magpies". 
  8. ↑ Hayes left out of All-Oz team
  9. ↑ Judd charges to medal No.2
  10. ↑ Robinson, Mark (26 April 2011). "Scott Pendlebury claims another Anzac Day medal". Herald Sun. Retrieved 30 November 2011. 
  11. ↑ Epstein, Jackie (14 May 2011). "Rules confusion after critical decision denies goal". Herald Sun. Retrieved 30 November 2011. 
  12. ↑ Staff writers (7 October 2011). "Collingwood vice-captain Scott Pendlebury named E.W. Copeland Trophy winner for 2011". Fox Sports. Retrieved 30 November 2011. 
  13. ↑ Rielly, Stephen (29 January 2014). "Pendlebury to head new leadership team". Collingwoodfc.com.au. BigPond. 

External links

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