BREAKING NEWS: Excitments Hit Great Melbourne Cricket Ground stadium as former Collingwood Football Legend Scott Pendlebury has Returned to former team as a senior coaching…….. view more

In a move that has stunned the AFL world, former Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury has officially returned to the Magpies — not as a player, but as the club’s new senior coach.

The announcement was made live during a surprise press conference at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) this afternoon, sending shockwaves through fans and footy pundits alike.

“It feels like coming home,” Pendlebury said, donning the black and white once again — this time in a crisp club polo and clipboard in hand. “I’ve bled for this club for over a decade and I’m ready to lead the next generation of Pies to premiership glory.”

Pendlebury, who retired from playing in 2024 after a record-breaking 383 games, has spent the past year shadowing some of the league’s top coaches in preparation for this moment. Insiders say the deal was struck behind closed doors just days ago following Craig McRae’s unexpected resignation, citing personal reasons.

Fan Frenzy at the G

The announcement triggered immediate celebrations outside the stadium, where hundreds of Collingwood faithful had gathered for what they thought was a routine off-season club update.

Instead, chants of “PENDO’S BACK!” echoed through the MCG concourse as fans waved scarves and set off black and white flares in jubilation.

Former teammate Steele Sidebottom, also present at the press event, was emotional.

“He’s not just a great player — he’s a great leader. The club couldn’t be in better hands.”

What’s Next for the Magpies?

Pendlebury’s appointment marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for Collingwood. With an already talented list and an experienced head at the helm, the Magpies are expected to be premiership contenders once again in 2026.

Club president Jeff Browne stated, “We believe Scott brings not only an elite football brain, but a deep cultural connection to the club. He is Collingwood.”