Collingwood just traded the greatest player in their history. I never thought I’d say it. At 38, Scott Pendlebury still averaged 83.8 in SuperCoach and 79.2 in AFL Fantasy in 2026, with 20+ disposals in 12 of his 17 games.
Gold Coast aren’t buying a midfielder. They’re buying an on-field coach. I break down why leadership cost the Suns in 2026, how Pendlebury helps Noah Anderson and that young group, and why I’d be surprised if he plays more than 12 to 15 games.
Then the Collingwood side. His CBAs dropped from 65-75% early in the year to 20-30% late. This midfield now belongs to Nick Daicos and Lachie Neale. For 2027, I’ve got zero interest in classic. In draft there’s one scenario where he makes sense: a late handcuff if you already own a Suns mid.
