Collingwood’s Tribute to Scott Pendlebury
Collingwood has been making headlines with a potential tribute guernsey for one of its most iconic players, Scott Pendlebury. The club had initially unveiled the special jersey ahead of his milestone V/AFL game, but it was quickly removed from their official memorabilia site. This move has sparked a lot of interest and speculation about how the team plans to celebrate Pendlebury’s achievements.
Pendlebury recently matched the record of North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey by playing his 432nd game against Geelong. He is now set to be managed carefully as he prepares for the upcoming trip to Sydney, with a return match against West Coast at the MCG scheduled for the following week.
The Pies are planning a special celebration for their superstar in front of a home crowd during a Saturday twilight fixture. This event is expected to attract over 90,000 fans, highlighting the significance of Pendlebury’s contribution to the club.
Manager’s Comments on Player Management
Head coach Mark McRae addressed the situation, stating, “No Scott won’t play next week. We’re unashamed of the plan to play him the week after, all going to plan with his body. This is a plan that we stick to with high-performance, but also rewarding and celebrating one of the greats of our game, and we’re excited for what that looks like in a couple of weeks’ time.”
McRae also acknowledged the recent loss, saying, “We’ll sit in this now, and have a shallow loss, and dust ourselves off quickly and get up to Sydney and put on a good performance for our fans – because it wasn’t good enough tonight – and we’re excited for that. But at the appropriate time, we’ll make sure we celebrate ‘Pendles’ for what it is.”
Speculation About the Tribute Guernsey
After much speculation over how the club will honor Pendlebury, the question remains: has the jumper been revealed?
The design of the tribute guernsey features writing down the middle of the front, with speculation that it includes the names of every player Pendlebury has played with. This detail has generated excitement among fans and players alike.
In April, the AFL approved the use of a gold number 10 on the back of Pendlebury’s jumper. This decision has received mixed feedback on social media, with some fans expressing support and others showing disapproval.
Teammate’s Support for the Design
Teammate Patrick Lipinski backed the idea, stating, “I like it,” Lipinski said last week. “I’ve seen a few people giving it a bit of hate, but I think Pendles can do whatever he wants and he’s earnt the right to be celebrated. I think we should just all be getting around that because it’s going to be amazing when he breaks the record.”
This support from within the team highlights the respect and admiration that Pendlebury has earned throughout his career. As the club continues to plan for the future, the focus remains on celebrating one of the game’s true legends.
