Scott Pendlebury reveals move forward even surprised his ...
The extra man on the bench is allowing the 38-year-old more freedom as he chases down the all-time games' record.
7news.com.auHere are the latest updates on Scott Pendlebury and his games, based on recent AFL reporting:
- Pendlebury received a one-match suspension for rough conduct in mid-March 2026, which was later downgraded to a fines-only outcome after tribunal proceedings. This kept his 427-game streak intact while delaying a potential milestone game for the moment.[1][2][4]
- Despite the ban, Pendlebury’s status remained that he could reach the AFL/VFL games record soon, with discussions about scheduling milestones around the Anzac Day period and Round 8 matchups, depending on any further tribunal outcomes.[2][3]
- After the tribunal decision, Pendlebury was positioned to play in the next rounds, with continued attention on when he would surpass Brent Harvey’s games record, potentially against Hawthorn in Round 8 or Hawthorn later, depending on match-by-match availability.[3][2]
Illustration of current context:
- Pendlebury’s milestone trajectory is influenced by match suspensions and tribunal outcomes, as well as Collingwood’s scheduling around the bye and upcoming fixtures.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief, up-to-date table of Pendlebury’s recent games, bans, and milestone milestones, or summarize the current round-by-round status for his record chase. Please tell me your preferred format (bullets, table, or a short narrative) and which date range you want covered.[1][3][2]