Richo has ‘no issue’ with Collingwood resting Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game

Despite being one of their most important players, Collingwood is resting Scott Pendlebury for the match against Sydney next weekend, which will see him break the all-time games record at the MCG in round 11.

Matthew Richardson supports the Magpies’ decision, as it will be a fantastic opportunity to celebrate a champion of the game at the MCG.

“I’ve got no issue with it at all,” Richardson said on 3AW Football. 

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“I know it looks like you are putting an occasion over an important team win, but there is the fact he’s 38 on a six-day break.”

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