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'Dialled in': Pies maintain focus amid Pendlebury hype
McRae says Collingwood will use the buildup to Pendlebury’s 433rd game to sharpen its play, with about 90,000 fans expected.
- On Saturday, Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury breaks the all-time AFL games record, playing his 433rd career match against West Coast at the MCG in front of 80,000-plus fans.
- Controversy marred the build-up, with critics questioning whether the milestone became a 'money-making exercise' rather than pure sporting celebration, amid heavy commercialization of the event.
- Collingwood negotiated for Pendlebury to receive 100 per cent of merchandise revenue, positioning him to earn a six-figure sum from sales including $120 jerseys and $149 wine bottles.
- Players wore gold numbers on their guernseys Saturday, while coach Craig McRae stressed the best way to honour Pendlebury was "by playing well, so we're dialling really deep into that."
- Fellow 400-game veteran Shaun Burgoyne said on Kayo Sports: "We're in the midst of witnessing greatness right now. I don't think we'll ever see anyone break his record because it just looks like it's too far.
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