Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury is joining the 7NEWS sports team for the remainder of the AFL finals series.
In a huge coup for footy fans, Pendlebury will be providing opinions and analysis for 7NEWS and will also be part of Seven’s grand final coverage.
Pendlebury will appear on Thursday nights to provide his insights for the preliminary finals and the grand finals.
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The 36-year-old is one of the most respected figures in the game and one of only six players to reach the 400- match milestone.
He is also a duel premiership player and former captain.
“I am really looking forward to joining the 7NEWS sports team for the AFL’s preliminary and grand final weeks,” Pendlebury said.
“The month of September is undoubtedly the best period in the AFL calendar.
“We have never seen a tighter competition and there will be a lot to discuss across the three upcoming games.
“To reach ultimate success a lot needs to go in your favour, every moment matters. I can’t wait to see where it lands this season.”
7NEWS Melbourne’s director of news, Chris Salter, said viewers would be thrilled.
“Scott has got an incredible football brain, and we know our viewers will appreciate his insights,” Salter said.
“He’s won two flags, a Norm Smith, and was on the podium just 12 months ago – if there’s anyone qualified to talk about September, it’s Pendles.”
Pendlebury will make his debut on 7NEWS Melbourne on Thursday night, live at 6pm.
The AFL grand final will be exclusively on Channel 7 and 7plus on September 28 with an incredible 12 hours of coverage — all live and free — across the day.
Pendlebury will play on for an incredible 20th AFL season in 2025.