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The Collingwood veteran plays his record-breaking 433rd game on Saturday. Here’s how the Magpies maestro has set himself apart Scott Pendlebury has had more time, class and composure on the field than most since being drafted to Collingwood with pick No 5 in 2005. He is a master of operating in the tightest of spaces with unrivalled ease amid the chaos. Now, as Pendlebury prepares to break the record for the most VFL/AFL games played in his 433rd match, the 38-year-old will also claim another small victory over every player’s biggest enemy – Father Time. A career that has lasted almost 20 years since his debut is the fifth-longest in the VFL/AFL, and makes it hard to remember all of Pendlebury’s standout performances, let alone the many accolades. As he prepares to claim a slice history with a gold No 10 on his back, here are six glittering moments that have set the Magpies maestro apart. Continue reading...
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