Scott Pendlebury

Taylor Adams and Darcy Moore are among the candidates to take over as Collingwood captain after Scott Pendlebury stepped down after nine years in the top ...

[Jon Pierik](/by/jon-pierik-hveju)is a sports journalist at The Age. “The group has put a lot of hard work in, and I’ve signed the contract because I know we’ve gone through that tough bit and now we’re seeing some improvement. I’m really confident in the group we have that we’re just going to get better,” Rowell said. Rebounding defender Brayden Maynard is also keen to pursue leadership responsibilities and could be an outside chance for the role. He has been in the leadership group for seven years but his injury history could count against him. “It has been an absolute privilege to lead this side for as long as I have.

The 34-year-old has made it official ahead of his 18th season as an AFL player.

“This year, I have shared in what feels like a new era of Collingwood - with new coaches, staff and a young playing group - and we have all witnessed what we have been able to create. “At 34 years of age and in the twilight of my career, I felt that this is the optimal time to hand over the position and support the next captain of our club. Stream them all for free on

For the 2022 season, Taylor Adams, Jeremy Howe and Darcy Moore served as Pendlebury's vice-captains. He took over the role in 2014, replacing Nick Maxwell and ...

It seems timely that we welcome a new Captain for season 2023.” “At 34 years of age and in the twilight of my career, I felt that this is the optimal time to hand over the position and support the next Captain of our Club. “To Captain an AFL Club is one of the greatest honours and it is not something I have ever taken for granted,” Pendlebury told the Magpies website.

Scott Pendlebury has stood down as Collingwood skipper after a club record nine seasons and 206 games in the role. The Magpies confirmed Pendlebury had ...

You’ve done it so magnificently, particularly last year, one of your best years you’ve ever had. It seems timely that we welcome a new captain for season 2023.” “At 34 years of age and in the twilight of my career, I felt that this is the optimal time to hand over the position and support the next captain of our club.