CTV> Scott Pendlebury speaks to CTV about his one-year contract extension and his premiership aspirations for the 2009 seasonAfter cementing his status as one of Collingwood’s star midfielders, Scott Pendlebury has signed a one-year contract extension which will see him in the black and white guernsey until the end of 2011.
“It was good to get another year extension and I am just looking forward to the next three years I have with the club,” Pendlebury told CTV on Monday morning.
Pendlebury has experienced two finals campaigns in his three years at the club and believes if Collingwood does not win the flag this year it will be a major disappointment.
“That’s the aim. I am here this year to win the premiership so anything other than that would be disappointing.
“I want to stay here the next three years and really try to win a few premierships.”
This season will mark Pendlebury’s second year in the leadership group, an accomplishment that is not lost on the young midfielder.
“The players have voted me in two years in a row. It’s good to learn off guys like Fras (Josh Fraser) and Maxy (Nick Maxwell) and this year Swanny (Dane Swan) is in the group and he brings something different. It’s just been a good experience so far.”
The 21-year-old is highly touted as Maxwell’s eventual replacement as captain but it’s not something the midfielder is counting on.
“I am just like all the other guys...just trying to contribute this year and ultimately win a premiership this year. That’s our aim.
“I talk a bit during the game. Not so much in a structured format but out on the ground just making sure everyone is in the right spots and knows what they need to do when they come through the midfield.”
If things go to plan for Pendlebury, the midfielder will not only enjoy a few premierships during his career but they will all be at Collingwood.
“I would love to stay at Collingwood for my whole career. I don't want to win just one premeirship...but a few.”
