Scott Pendlebury Stuns the AFL World — A Fairytale Farewell for a Magpie Legend! 🖤🤍
In a moment that will echo through Australian football history, Scott Pendlebury, the beating heart of Collingwood for nearly two decades, has officially resigned his four-year contract, signaling the end of an extraordinary AFL career defined by loyalty, leadership, and legacy.
Pendlebury’s announcement, made just hours ago, sent shockwaves through the AFL community. The 36-year-old midfield maestro, who has worn the black and white with unmatched pride since debuting in 2006, made it clear — his decision wasn’t about money, but about ending his journey where it all began: with Collingwood.
Tears, tributes, and disbelief swept across the Magpie faithful as the club’s all-time games record holder — a six-time best-and-fairest winner, Norm Smith Medalist, and 2010 Premiership captain — took his final bow. Players, coaches, and even rival fans have poured out respect for the man long regarded as one of the most composed and consistent champions in AFL history.
Head coach Craig McRae called Pendlebury’s exit “the end of an era, but the beginning of an eternal legacy,” praising his influence as “the standard of Collingwood excellence.”
For Pendlebury, it’s not just retirement — it’s reflection. “I gave everything to this jumper,” he said in his farewell statement. “Collingwood isn’t just a club — it’s family. It’s where I learned, grew, and found purpose.”
From the electric roars at the MCG to the unforgettable premiership moments, Pendlebury’s career stands as a monument to professionalism and passion. His legacy will live on in the black and white forever — a legend walking into immortality.
