The mind games. The pressure. The expectations—external and internal. The mentality. It's another key part to twenty seasons at the top.

Pendles opens up on his mental blueprint: from setting a simple goal of playing ten games in year one to breaking superstitions along the way. He reveals how he’s handled the media and social media noise across his career.

Plus, a pre-season trip to the Gold Coast for match simulation as the season creeps closer.

This is next-level insight from a generational great.

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To celebrate the series, check out The Pendlebury's special wine range.. including a special Duo drop, celebrating Steele Sidebottom and Scott's games played together. 

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Collingwood is also welcoming fans into their inner sanctum during the 2025 AFL pre-season through their new docuseries, 'The Grind'. The Grind is now live and available to watch on the Collingwood Football Club YouTube channel. 

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If you have arrived at episode seven, head back to the beginning to hear the full journey. 

Pendlebury: Beyond 400 release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don’t miss an episode!

Subscribe to the feed on Apple, Spotify or LiSTNR here: https://linktr.ee/thehowiegames

Monday March 10 - Episode 8 - Series Finale

The mind games. The pressure. The expectations&mdash;external and internal. The mentality. It's another key part to twenty seasons at the top.
Pendles opens up on his mental blueprint: from setting a simple goal of playing ten games in year one to breaking superstitions along the way. He reveals how he&rsquo;s handled the media and social media noise across his career.
Plus, a pre-season trip to the Gold Coast for match simulation as the season creeps closer.
This is next-level insight from a generational great.
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<a href="https://thependleburys.com.au/the-wines/">To celebrate the series, check out The Pendlebury's special wine range.. including a special Duo drop, celebrating Steele Sidebottom and Scott's games played together.&nbsp;</a>
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Collingwood is also welcoming fans into their inner sanctum during the 2025 AFL pre-season through their new docuseries, 'The Grind'. The Grind is now live and available to watch on the <a href="https://youtu.be/TGDVb7qcM7Y?si=1aRy91nnJ6wQH-ra">Collingwood Football Club YouTube channel.&nbsp;</a>
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If you have arrived at episode seven, head back to the beginning to hear the full journey.&nbsp;
Pendlebury: Beyond 400 release schedule. Subscribe to the Howie Games feed so you don&rsquo;t miss an episode!
Subscribe to the feed on Apple, Spotify or LiSTNR here:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/thehowiegames">https://linktr.ee/thehowiegames</a>
Monday March 10 - Episode 8 - Series Finale

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Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard. From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines. He sits down with the biggest names in Australian &amp; world sport, finding out how they started out, what makes them tick, how they deal with the big wins and the big losses, and how they take on sport and life from here.

Where the biggest names in the world of sport go one-on-one with sports journalist Mark Howard.  From ultimate highs to tear-jerking lows, Howie lifts the lid on the real stories behind the headlines.  He sits down with the biggest...