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The Collingwood hero needs just five more appearances to break Brent Harvey's record
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest I can report based on recent coverage up to now.
- Pendlebury is approaching Brent Harvey’s AFL/VFL games record (432). Reports in late March 2026 indicated he needed five more appearances to tie or break the mark, with several fixtures lined up that would likely bring him to the milestone in Round 9 or 10, depending on selections and any suspensions.[2]
- A one-match suspension in March 2026 briefly interrupted his run toward the record, with teams preparing to challenge the tribunal decision; this could shift the milestone date if upheld, or be overturned on appeal.[3][4][10]
- By late April 2026, discussions highlighted Pendlebury potentially resting for certain games to preserve him for the record-breaking milestone, with media noting Anzac Day and other fixtures as potential markers for his 432nd game, subject to selection and any additional suspensions or rest decisions.[5]
If you’d like, I can summarize the specific games most likely to contribute to the record based on the 2026 fixture list, or track any official tribunal outcomes and final game counts as they’re announced. Would you prefer a concise game-by-game projection or a short timeline with confirmed milestones?
Citations:
- Pendlebury nearing 432-game mark and possible Round 9 breakthrough[2]
- Suspension and tribunal coverage affecting milestone timing[4][3]
- April 2026 updates on record discussions and resting considerations[5]
- Additional context on potential all-time record and past milestones[10]