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Scott
Pendlebury

Height
191 cm
DOB
07-01-1988
Weight
91 kg
Debut
2006
Games
2013
12
Career
160
Goals
2013
11
Career
106
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
1321
Avg
110
ScottPendlebury

Player Bio

At A Glance

Junior Clubs: Sale
Clubs: Collingwood (2006-2011)
Debut: Round 10 2006 v Brisbane
Recruited from: Gippsland U18
Brownlow Votes: 81

 

Perhaps the prototype of the modern midfielder. Sleek, skillful and slippery, Pendlebury is one of the bona fide stars of the competition. Forms a powerful midfield quartet alongside Dane Swan, Luke Ball and Dale Thomas, and his ability to win the contested ball as well as use his creativity in open space has made him one of the hardest players to tag. His graceful style of play belies his hardness, for he is a fierce tackler and renowned for his abilities at the bottom of the packs. Often appears to be playing at a different tempo to the other players on the field, such is his calmness that stems from playing as a point guard in basketball teams in his youth. Boasts an imposing trophy cabinet, with his crowning glory his 2010 Norm Smith Medal. Has been a vice-captain of the club since 2009. More exciting for his supporters is that may yet have further improvement left.

 

Season By Season

Season By Season

Most players would be satisfied with a season like Pendlebury had in 2010, but the vice-captain took it to another level in 2011. Averaged 29.7 disposals in all 25 games (never dipping below 20 in a match), kicked 24 goals (including three in both matches against Essendon) and polled 24 Brownlow votes to finish equal third.

Confirmed his reputation as a big game player in averaging 34.3 disposals during the finals series, and was one of Collingwood’s best in the Grand Final loss to Geelong. Named on a wing in the All-Australian side and capped off his year with his first Copeland Trophy.

A season to remember. Named in the All-Australian team (on the interchange) for the first time, polled 21 Brownlow votes, won his first Anzac Day Medal in round five, and ran second in the Copeland Trophy. But none of this compared to his Norm Smith Medal in the Grand Final replay and his first premiership at the age of 22.

After an uncharacteristically quiet first Grand Final, where his impact (19 disposals, six tackles) was lessened by gastro, Pendlebury fought back in the replay (29 disposals, 11 tackles) en route to his Norm Smith Medal. Averaged 26.6 disposals and 5.5 tackles for the season and finished fourth in the Brownlow Medal.

Began to attract more attention from the umpires, accruing 13 Brownlow votes. Gathered 30 or more disposals in eight matches, but didn’t have the scoreboard impact he may have liked (eight goals in 21 matches). Won a career high 39 disposals against Melbourne on the Queen’s Birthday.

His importance to the side was underscored when he broke his leg early in the qualifying final against a rampant St Kilda, sidelining him for the rest of the season. Suddenly, Collingwood’s midfield had lost its prime mover, severely impacting upon its fortunes for the rest of September. Finished sixth in the Copeland Trophy.

Continued his improvement, averaging 22.5 disposals and was selected in the Victorian team in the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match. Elevated into the club’s leadership group in the pre-season. His best match of the season came on Anzac Day in round six, when he amassed 26 disposals and seven tackles against the Bombers. Played his 50th game in round 19 against St Kilda, and again stood up in the finals, with over 20 disposals in both matches.

Surprised many with a definitive breakout season. Changed to guernsey no. 10 after Blake Caracella’s retirement. Averaged 18.9 disposals, 3.3 tackles and booted 20 goals across 23 games. Nominated for the AFL Rising Star after the round four loss to Port Adelaide.

Broke his foot minutes into the loss to Brisbane in round 17 but remarkably missed only two games. Enjoyed an excellent September, gathering 24 disposals against Sydney in the elimination final and 26 as the semi final against West Coast went into extra time. Kicked the sealer in the win over the Eagles late in the second half of extra time.

Finished his second season as runner up to Travis Cloke in the Copeland Trophy, and finished second to Joel Selwood in the NAB AFL Rising Star.

Impeded by glandular fever during the pre-season, but quickly made up ground for Williamstown in the VFL. Won a senior promotion in round 10 after he was named as an emergency in three of the previous four matches.

Debuted against the Brisbane Lions on a Saturday night at the MCG wearing the N.o 16 jumper. Goaled with his first kick, marking a pass from his captain Nathan Buckley. Missed only one of the next 10 games due to illness. Omitted for round 20 and remained an emergency for the final month of the season, including the Elimination Final loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Began the year on a basketball scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport. Quit on the eve of the football season, and having not played football since under-12s, trialled for Gippsland in the U18s.

Improved rapidly and was selected for Vic Country in the National U18 Championships, where he averaged 17 disposals. Was a part of the Gippsland U18 premiership team in the TAC Cup alongside Dale Thomas, with Tyson Goldsack and Brent Macaffer also named in the squad. Was something of a surprise selection at pick five in the National Draft.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 12
    • Kicks 14.5
    • Handballs 14.2
    • Disposals 28.7
    • Marks 4.1
    • Hit-Outs 0.1
    • Tackles 4.8
    • Goals 0.9
    • Dream Team 110.1

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 19 North Melbourne Rd 1
Handballs 22 Melbourne Rd 11
Disposals 35 Western Bulldogs Rd 12
Marks 8 Geelong Cats Rd 8
Hit-outs 1 Essendon Rd 5
Tackles 8 Fremantle Rd 7
Goals 2 Geelong Cats Rd 8
Dream Team 133 Western Bulldogs Rd 12

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 North Melbourne W 87 - 103 19 11 30 5 0 4 0 5 1 0 124
2 Carlton W 117 - 100 14 9 23 3 0 3 0 6 2 0 108
3 Hawthorn L 90 - 145 18 11 29 3 0 0 1 8 0 1 115
4 Richmond W 79 - 113 11 16 27 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 86
5 Essendon L 121 - 75 18 11 29 2 1 1 0 3 2 0 108
6 St Kilda W 103 - 77 16 12 28 8 0 2 2 4 2 1 121
7 Fremantle L 100 - 73 11 12 23 0 0 3 0 8 0 0 92
8 Geelong Cats W 102 - 96 16 15 31 8 0 0 0 3 2 1 127
9 Sydney Swans L 55 - 102 9 19 28 3 0 1 0 5 0 0 95
10 Brisbane Lions W 51 - 100 12 16 28 4 0 2 0 3 0 1 95
11 Melbourne W 39 - 122 12 22 34 5 0 2 2 5 1 0 117
12 Western Bulldogs W 99 - 65 18 17 35 4 0 2 0 6 1 1 133
14 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
18 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
22 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
23 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 8 - L: 4 174 171 345 49 1 21 5 58 11 5 1321

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 160
    • Kicks 13.0
    • Handballs 12.1
    • Disposals 25.1
    • Marks 4.6
    • Hit-Outs 0.2
    • Tackles 4.5
    • Goals 0.7
    • Dream Team 98.8

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 23 Essendon Rd 5, 2011
Handballs 22 Melbourne Rd 11, 2013
Disposals 39 North Melbourne Rd 2, 2011
Marks 12 St Kilda Rd 14, 2006
Hit-outs 3 St Kilda Rd 16, 2010
Tackles 11 Hawthorn Rd 17, 2012
Goals 4 Geelong Cats Rd 8, 2012
Dream Team 166 Essendon Rd 5, 2011

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Collingwood 174 171 345 49 1 21 5 58 11 5 1321
2012 Collingwood 316 303 619 82 3 33 10 115 11 8 2340
2011 Collingwood 385 357 742 106 6 43 18 150 24 12 2938
2010 Collingwood 339 352 691 116 7 31 10 144 17 13 2768
2009 Collingwood 271 271 542 105 4 22 17 69 8 4 1973
2008 Collingwood 283 235 518 113 3 26 16 77 11 10 2023
2007 Collingwood 238 197 435 124 6 20 16 76 20 8 1890
2006 Collingwood 67 51 118 46 3 4 3 25 4 0 563

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Awards

AFL Awards

Collingwood Premiership Side 
2010

Collingwood Pre-Season Premiership Side 
2011

Runner-Up AFL Rising Star Award 
2007

AFL Rising Star nomination Round 4 
2007

All-Australian 
2010, 2011

Club Awards

Copeland Trophy (Best and Fairest)
2011

RT Rush Trophy (2nd Best-and-Fairest) 
2007,2010

JJ Joyce Trophy (3rd Best and Fairest) 
2008

Bob Rose Award (Best Player in Finals) 
2011