Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury has achieved a significant milestone in AFL history, becoming the first player to reach 10,000 disposals. This feat was accomplished during the early moments of the Anzac Day clash at the MCG.
Starting from the center of the ground, the two-time premiership player marked this milestone in his 390th AFL game with a modest handball in the defensive 50. Throughout his illustrious career that began in 2006, the 36-year-old has maintained an impressive average of 25.6 disposals per match.
Pendlebury reached disposal number 9999 by executing a solid tackle on Ben Hobbs, resulting in a free kick for holding the ball. Moments later, he etched his name in history by securing a possession deep in Collingwood’s backline around the 23-minute mark of the first quarter. Despite facing significant pressure, Pendlebury skillfully maneuvered through heavy traffic before passing to Darcy Cameron.https://www.highcpmgate.com/huweqnyxks?key=02ff0bf01860d124fb976c01a6663a4a
However, the three-time Anzac Day Medallist faces a challenging task in celebrating this milestone with a victory, as Essendon made a blistering start at the MCG, kicking four goals within the first eight minutes of the match. At that point, Collingwood had only managed to touch the ball four times, highlighting the intensity of the opening stages.