Pendlebury joins Gold Coast after 21 seasons at Collingwood
Scott Pendlebury moves to the Suns for pick 65, ending his 21-year Collingwood career to mentor the young team.
AFL games record holder Scott Pendlebury has moved from Collingwood to the Suns in exchange for pick 65. The 38-year-old spent 21 seasons at the Magpies, playing 442 senior games and winning five club best and fairest awards and six All-Australian selections.
Pendlebury played just 17 games this year under coach Craig McRae but still earned a fourth ANZAC Medal with a 43-disposal, two-goal performance against Essendon. Pendlebury will serve as a playing mentor for the young Suns with a view to a future coaching role.
Gold Coast made the trade to protect its free agency compensation pick for Ben King, who is expected to join Hawthorn.
- 38
- Pendlebury's age
- 21
- Seasons at Collingwood
- 442
- Senior games played
- Pick 65
- Trade compensation
Why it mattersPendlebury brings championship experience and football smarts to a rebuilding Gold Coast team, while his move lets the Suns keep compensation for another player.
AustraliaAFL fans will watch a living legend finish his career in a different jumper, adding experience to a Gold Coast side aiming to compete sooner.
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