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Gold Coast Suns may trade for Scott Pendlebury to protect draft pick

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:11 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Gold Coast Suns may trade for Scott Pendlebury to protect draft pick
Summary

Gold Coast is considering a trade to acquire Scott Pendlebury from Collingwood as a protective measure for their upcoming compensation pick. With Ben King leaving for the Hawks on a lucrative seven-year deal, the Suns could secure a band one compensation pick. However, to prevent potential dilution of this pick, they may need to swap a late draft selection. Pendlebury, 39, remains an unrestricted free agent after a lengthy career with Collingwood, marking 21 seasons and 442 games for the team.

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Market Watch
  • •Gold Coast to deal for Pendlebury to secure compensation pick
  • •Ben King moves to the Hawks on a seven-year contract
  • •Suns to receive pick No. 7 in compensation
  • •Pendlebury has played 21 seasons with Collingwood
  • •Suns may trade a late draft pick for Pendlebury
Latest Updates
  • 2:11 AMAFL — Free agency quirk means Suns may be forced to trade for Pendlebury
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Gold Coast may hand Collingwood a draft pick despite Scott Pendlebury being a free agent

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