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Melbourne, Australia โ In an extraordinary and unexpected development, former Collingwood Magpies captain Scott Pendlebury has been arrested following a heated legal dispute involving his former manager Jason Sourasis. The case, reportedly tied to a $300,000 financial disagreement, has sent shockwaves throughout the AFL community and beyond.
According to early reports from local media outlets, Pendlebury was taken into custody late Tuesday night after allegedly violating court directives related to the ongoing civil case. Witnesses described the scene outside his Brighton residence as โchaotic,โ with several police vehicles seen arriving around 10:30 p.m. The veteran midfielder, known for his calm leadership and composed demeanor on the field, appeared visibly distressed as he was escorted from his home by officers.
Sources close to the investigation claim that the dispute between Pendlebury and Sourasis stems from unpaid management fees and alleged breach of contract dating back several years. Sourasis, a well-known sports agent, represented Pendlebury during some of his most successful seasons with Collingwood, including the clubโs 2010 premiership victory. However, their professional relationship reportedly deteriorated after Pendleburyโs retirement plans and business ventures began to take priority over football commitments.
Legal experts suggest that tensions escalated when Sourasis filed a civil claim earlier this year, demanding repayment of funds allegedly owed under their management agreement. Pendleburyโs legal team maintains that the claims are โbaselessโ and that their client has always acted in good faith. Yet, new documents obtained by The Age reveal that the court had recently issued a compliance order โ one that Pendlebury allegedly failed to meet, prompting the arrest.
The AFL community has been left stunned by the unfolding drama. Fans flooded social media with disbelief and concern. โScott Pendlebury is one of the most respected players in the gameโs history. This doesnโt sound like him at all,โ one supporter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, โHeโs been the face of Collingwood for over a decade โ this is heartbreaking.โ
Meanwhile, Collingwood Football Club released a brief statement early Wednesday morning, expressing โawareness of the situationโ but declining to comment further pending legal outcomes. โScott has given everything to our club and our community,โ the statement read. โOut of respect for all parties involved, we will not make additional comments until more facts are known.โ
Pendlebury, 37, remains one of the AFLโs most decorated players, with over 370 games, six Copeland Trophies, and universal respect for his sportsmanship and leadership. To see his name linked with such controversy has left many in disbelief.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Pendleburyโs representatives confirmed that he had been released on bail and is cooperating fully with authorities. A court hearing is expected later this week, where his legal team will seek to clarify the events leading to the arrest.
For now, uncertainty looms large over the football iconโs legacy. Once hailed as a model of professionalism, Pendlebury now faces one of the toughest battles of his career โ not on the field, but in the courtroom.
โ๏ธ Developing story โ more details to follow.
