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Scott Pendlebury's future at Collingwood rated 50-50 by coach
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has described the chances of superstar Scott Pendlebury playing on next season as “50-50”. The 38-year-old midfielder is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during a recent loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Pendlebury, who holds a VFL/AFL record of 442 games, is currently out of contract. While he is reportedly interested in playing in 2027, McRae noted that any decision to continue will depend on Pendlebury’s ability to perform at a required level. McRae emphasized that there is no friction between the player and the club regarding his future.
Speculation regarding Pendlebury’s future includes the possibility of him moving to Gold Coast as a free agent or serving as an on-field coach. Some analysts have suggested that clubs could utilize creative salary cap arrangements to secure him as an assistant coach while maintaining him on the playing list.
Entities
Brisbane Lions · Collingwood · Craig McRae · Gold Coast · Scott Pendlebury
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pendlebury must be able to perform at a certain level to continue playing. www.perthnow.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] There is no friction between Pendlebury and Collingwood regarding his future. www.perthnow.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scott Pendlebury's chances of playing on with Collingwood next year are 50-50. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gold Coast has expressed interest in Pendlebury joining as a free agent.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Scott Pendlebury suffered a hamstring injury during a match against the Brisbane Lions. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.smh.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pendlebury has played a record 442 VFL/AFL games. www.perthnow.com.au · theqldr.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A club could use a player contract as a mechanism to pay Pendlebury as an assistant coach.