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:
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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]
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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]
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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?
Citations:
- Pendlebury tribunal live/recap and outcome discussions:[1][4][2][3]
- May 2026 coaching/retirement speculation:[7][6]