Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury will play on next year, while coach Craig McRae has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 AFL season. 7NEWS
The 35-year-old Pendlebury will continue for a 19th season in 2024, putting the Magpies great in sight of his 400th AFL game. Only five VFL/AFL players have reached that milestone.
Analysis, local footy and the biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Stream them all for free on“I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of this club for one more year at least,” Pendlebury said in a statement on Wednesday.“Being a one-club player was one thing, something I am proud of, but my main motivation is to do all I can to assist the coaching group to develop our squad.
Last year, McRae - in his debut season as Magpies coach - took the club to a preliminary final in which they were one-point losers to Sydney.Scott Pendlebury has signed for a 19th season with Collingwood, as he approaches his 400th game. “Leading this team and being a part of this great club is something I am incredibly grateful for and I look forward to continuing on this journey,” McRae, a former assistant at Richmond and Brisbane, said.
“It is not lost on me that I have a key role to play at this club but so too does every player and member of staff.Collingwood’s football manager Graham Wright said the re-signings were a show of faith.
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