Scott Pendlebury’s Gold Coast Move: A New Chapter While Collingwood’s Future Looks Bright
In a significant development for Australian rules football, Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury has made the decision to relocate to the Gold Coast. The move, announced this week, marks a new chapter for the veteran midfielder, who has spent the majority of his life at Collingwood. Pendlebury expressed his deep gratitude, stating, “I’ve spent the majority of my life here and so many of my best memories have come through being part of Collingwood.” Despite the transition, Collingwood’s head of football, Graham Panozzo, emphasized that Pendlebury remains fully committed to the club’s finals campaign, even while sidelined with injury. “Panozzo said that although Pendlebury made the call to move this week, he remained entirely entrenched in the club’s finals campaign, despite being injured.” This dedication underscores Pendlebury’s professionalism and enduring connection to the Magpies.
Pendlebury’s departure comes at a time when Collingwood is showcasing its depth and future potential. In recent matches, a host of young players have stepped up admirably, including Roan Steele (24), Angus Anderson (23), Ned Long (23), Liam Puncher (23), Harvey Harrison (22), Will Hayes (20), and Charlie West (20). These emerging talents gained valuable exposure and played key roles, with many contributing to the scoreboard in a makeshift attack missing key personnel. “Most of the kids hit the scoreboard, too, as part of a makeshift attack without key personnel.” This performance is a testament to the system and culture instilled by coach Craig McRae, proving that “good environments breed good players.”
Looking ahead, Collingwood’s leadership appears in safe hands. Nick Daicos, who served as stand-in skipper for the majority of 2026, elevated his game to another level and is now the frontrunner to take on the captaincy full-time next year. Alongside him, established leaders like Darcy Moore, Jeremy Howe, Brayden Maynard, Isaac Quaynor, Jamie Elliott, Darcy Cameron, and Lachie Schultz remain as key pillars. As Pendlebury emb
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