BLOG RECAP: All the action from Pendlebury's Tribunal hearing - AFL
Recap the blog as we took you through Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury's case at the Tribunal
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest I can share on Scott Pendlebury based on recent reporting:
Tribunal update (March 16, 2026): Pendlebury faced a one-match suspension for rough conduct related to a collision with Josh Worrell. The case drew significant attention due to his exceptional career record. The outcome saw the suspension downgraded to a fine rather than a suspension, allowing him to return for the next Round 3 match after Collingwood’s bye. This report notes he would be available to play against Greater Western Sydney on March 27 if not for the bye.[2][3][4]
After the tribunal, Pendlebury’s status remained clear: no suspension recorded in the 2026 season up to that point, with the tribunal emphasizing exceptional and compelling circumstances in reducing the penalty to a fine. He was positioned to continue pursuing the AFL games record, with public comments suggesting a focus on performance and leadership rather than off-field discipline.[3][4]
May 2026 notes: Pendlebury’s post-retirement coaching prospects were discussed in media coverage, with some questioning whether he would pursue coaching, though the latest pieces suggest he remains focused on playing and contributing on-field, at least in the near term.[6][7]
Contextual note: If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date items (e.g., any recent press conferences, match reports, or potential coaching announcements) and summarize them with direct citations. I can also provide a quick timeline of Pendlebury’s 2026 season based on publicly available sources. Would you like me to do that?
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Recap the blog as we took you through Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury's case at the Tribunal
www.afl.com.au.
www.sbs.com.auCollingwood great Scott Pendlebury avoids suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.
www.abc.net.auScott Pendlebury has faced the AFL Tribunal.
www.collingwoodfc.com.auScott Pendlebury's post-retirement future remains uncertain with media so far appearing to win the battle over coaching.
7news.com.auScott Pendlebury of Collingwood Magpies player profile including SuperCoach and AFL Fantasy stats & scores, contract information, AFL news, stats and rumours.
www.zerohanger.comScott Pendlebury challenges his one-match ban for rough conduct at the Tribunal
www.afl.com.auThe extra man on the bench is allowing the 38-year-old more freedom as he chases down the all-time games' record.
7news.com.auScott Pendlebury is a Collingwood Magpies AFL player. View career stats, contract details, latest news, injury updates SuperCoach and AFL Fantasy stats & scores, and rumours.
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