Pendlebury's record-breaking merchandise deal sparks debate
Scott Pendlebury will receive 100 per cent of merchandise profits from his record-breaking game, with Collingwood waiving their usual 35 per cent share.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood captain, was involved in an AFL Tribunal case in March 2026. The tribunal overturned a one-match suspension on exceptional and compelling circumstances and imposed a $3,000 fine instead, allowing him to play in Round 3 against GWS Giants. This update was reported by Collingwood FC and AFL.com, with coverage noting his availability for that upcoming match.[1][2]
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In the broader context of Pendlebury’s career around that period, there was ongoing discussion about his contract and future with Collingwood, with media notes indicating he remained a key player under a one-year contract at that time and club leadership expressing intentions to keep core players, though such reports were framed as club leadership statements rather than confirmed long-term deals.[2]
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Separate from footballing matters, there are unrelated or loosely connected mentions of “Pendlebury” in other news contexts (e.g., Pendle-related local news in the UK) that are not connected to Scott Pendlebury the AFL player. If you intended information about a different Pendlebury, please specify the context or location to narrow it down.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date details on Pendlebury’s status (team, injury, or contract) from current sources and provide a concise summary with citations.