Collingwood has put 400 video games inside attain of famous person former captain Scott Pendlebury by signing him on for a nineteenth season in 2024.
In an enormous day for the Magpies, coach Craig McRae was additionally given a two-year extension after guiding his workforce to the highest of the AFL ladder halfway by the 2023 season.
Pendlebury, 35, has performed 370 video games for the membership and one other full season, plus finals this yr, would see him grow to be simply the sixth participant in AFL historical past to play 400 video games.
“I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of this Club for one more year, at least,” Pendlebury stated.
“I have completely bought in to what ‘Fly’ and the coaches have created, and I am loving it.
“Being a one-club player was one thing, something I am proud of, but my main motivation is to do all I can to assist the coaching group to develop our squad.
“As a collective we are loving our football and have an appetite to just getting better and succeeding which really excites me.”
The longest serving captain in Collingwood historical past, Pendlebury handed over the reigns to Darcy Moore this season.
McRae, who wasn;t out of contract till the tip of 2024, has penned a two-year contract extension that can see him within the high job till the tip of 2026.
Taking over at first of 2022, McRae took the Magpies to a preliminary last final season and has his workforce sitting on high of the ladder with 11 wins.
“Leading this team and being a part of this great Club is something I am incredibly grateful for and I look forward to continuing on this journey at Collingwood,” McRae stated.
“In my 16 years of coaching, I haven’t seen a group quite like this one – there is an incredible fight and real belief, but above all there is a genuine support and care for each other.
“I wanted to acknowledge the Magpie Army who show their support week in, week out and we look forward to building on that connection with our passionate Members and fans over the coming years.
“I want to extend my thanks to the whole football department who all work tirelessly to make our side better.
“It is not lost on me that I have a key role to play at this Club but so too does every player and member of staff. We are committed to getting better together.”
Originally printed as Collingwood signal Scott Pendlebury and Craig McRae to contract extensions
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
