Profile: Scott Pendlebury

Scott Pendlebury Perhaps the prototype of the modern midfielder. Sleek, skillful and slippery, Pendlebury is one of the bona fide stars of the competition. Forms a powerful midfield quartet alongside Dane Swan, Luke Ball and Dayne Beams and his ability to win the contested ball as well as use his creativity in open space has made him one of the hardest players to tag. His graceful style of play belies his hardness, for he is a fierce tackler and renowned for his abilities at the bottom of the packs. Often appears to be playing at a different tempo to the other players on the field, such is his calmness that stems from playing as a point guard in basketball teams in his youth. Boasts an imposing trophy cabinet, with his crowning glory his 2010 Norm Smith Medal. Has been a vice-captain of the club since 2009 and, at 26, is only just entering the prime years of his career.

At A Glance Junior Clubs: Sale (VIC) Clubs: Collingwood (2006-2014) Debut: Round 10 2006 v Brisbane Recruited from: Gippsland U18 Brownlow Votes: 102 Career AFL: 171 games, 113 goals VFL: 10 games, 4 goals NAB Cup: 16 games, 5 goals Milestones AFL Debut: Collingwood v Brisbane, Round 10 2006 MCG 50 AFL Games: Collingwood v St Kilda, Round 19 2008 MCG 100 AFL Games: Collingwood v Geelong, Preliminary Final 2010 MCG 150 AFL Games: Collingwood v Carlton, Round 2 2013 MCG Draft History Selected at No. 5 (by Collingwood) in the 2005 National Draft

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AFL Collingwood Premiership Side 2010 Collingwood Pre-Season Premiership Side 2011 Norm Smith Medal 2010 (Grand Final Replay) Runner-Up AFL Rising Star Award 2007 AFL Rising Star Nomination Round 4 2007 v Port Adelaide All-Australian 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 All-Australian Nominee 2009 Brownlow Medal Third Place: 2011 (equal) ANZAC Day Medal 2010, 2011 International Rules Series 2008	Club Copeland Trophy (Best-and-Fairest) 2011, 2013 R.T. Rush Trophy (2nd Best-and-Fairest) 2007, 2010, 2012 J.J. Joyce Trophy (3rd Best and Fairest) 2008 Darren Millane Perpetual Memorial Trophy (Best Clubman) 2013 Bob Rose Award (Best Player in Finals) 2011, 2012 Other Gippsland Power TAC Cup Premiership Side 2005