Pendlebury is due to play his 150th game on Sunday against Carlton at the MCG.
The 25 year-old has been at the heart of Collingwood' game almost from the beginning of his decorated career - he amassed 435 possessions and kicked 20 goals in his first full season, 2007 - and is considered in any discussion of the game's best midfielders.
Pendlebury, who signed a long term contract extension in 2012, has also been a valuable lieutenant to captain Nick Maxwell. He was appointed deputy vice-captain in just his third season with the Magpies and installed as vice-captain the next year, a role he has filled ever since.
Born: 7/1/88
Drafted: First round, selection 5, 2005 National Draft.
Debut: Round 10, 2006, v Brisbane at the MCG.
Games: 149 (of a possible 174 – Pendlebury has missed only 16 games since making his debut.)
Playing Honours: 2010 premiership, Copeland Trophy 2011, Norm Smith Medal 2010 Grand Final Replay, All-Australian 2010,2011, 2012, International Rules 2008. Pendlebury has either won or finished top three in the Copeland Trophy in five of his seven completed seasons with Collingwood. He has won the Bob Rose Award, Collingwood's recognition for its best finals player, in each of the last two seasons.
2006 - Pendlebury is showered in Powerade as he toasts victory on debut against Brisbane on a Saturday night at the MCG in round 10, 2006. Note a fresh faced Dane Swan on the right of the photo.
2007 - Pendlebury rejoices after kicking the sealer in extra time against West Coast in the 2007 Semi-Final at Subiaco Oval.
2008 - Appointed as a deputy vice-captain to Scott Burns alongside fellow leaders Nick Maxwell, Josh Fraser and Tarkyn Lockyer.
2009 - Hobbling off the MCG in the opening minutes of the 2009 Qualifying Final after breaking his leg. The team lost to St Kilda and Pendlebury was not sighted for the remainder of the season.
2010 - What it's all about. A premiership player (and a Norm Smith Medallist) on 2 October 2010.
2011 - A brief flirtation with dreadlocks against North Melbourne in round two at Etihad Stadium.
2012 - Leading the way against Port Adelaide in round four at Etihad Stadium.
149 games of pure class. Here's to another 149, Pendles.
