BLOG RECAP: All the action from Pendlebury's Tribunal hearing - AFL
Recap the blog as we took you through Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury's case at the Tribunal
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Pendlebury’s tribunal outcome in mid-March 2026: his one-match suspension for rough conduct was downgraded to a fine rather than a suspension, keeping him available for selection after their bye period. This was reported by AFL media outlets and corroborated by ABC and Collingwood’s club page.[2][3][4]
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Player context: Pendlebury remained on track to extend his AFL games record, with the potential to reach or surpass 432 games around Anzac Day, depending on selections and matches played.[3][2]
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Public reaction and implications: coverage highlighted Pendlebury’s exceptional career discipline and the tribunal’s ruling described as under “exceptional and compelling circumstances” rather than a standard good bloke clause.[4][2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull detailed excerpts from these articles or summarize the tribunal reasoning and how it might affect future similar rulings. I can also provide a brief timeline of events surrounding the case.
Sources: AFL live blog and verdict coverage, ABC Australia, Collingwood FC official update.[1][2][4]