Collingwood re-signs veteran quartet including Scott Pendlebury …
You’re referring to Collingwood’s announcement last year (August 2024) that they re‑signed a veteran quartet—including Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom, Jeremy Howe, and Will Hoskin‑Elliott—with one-year contracts to extend through the 2025 season .
Scott Pendlebury will enter his 20th season in 2025, further extending his legendary career with Collingwood .
The quartet (Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Howe, Hoskin‑Elliott) collectively bring an enormous 1,210 games and 62 seasons worth of AFL experience .
Collingwood’s football management underscores the value of their leadership in mentoring younger players and maintaining club culture .
As of June 2025, reports suggest Collingwood intends to re-sign six out-of-contract veterans for 2026, with Pendlebury, Sidebottom, Jeremy Howe, Will Hoskin‑Elliott, Brody Mihocek, and Jamie Elliott all expected to stay—assuming contractual and health factors are aligned .
Scott Pendlebury, now 37, has publicly expressed his desire to keep playing into 2026, provided the club values his contribution. He remains a one‑club man and has no intention of moving elsewhere .
Jeremy Howe and Steele Sidebottom remain in active discussions about their futures. Howe notes that physical and mental health are key considerations, and that these decisions are personal .
The veteran quartet was confirmed for the 2025 season with one-year extensions in August 2024.
By mid‑2025, Collingwood appears ready to continue extending veterans—including that original four—into 2026, though official contracts may still be pending.
Pendlebury, Howe, and Sidebottom are all showing intent to continue, dependent on ongoing contract conversations and wellbeing.
Let me know if you’d like updates on contract confirmations, performances during the 2025 season, or how Collingwood’s list is evolving!
