A gold No.10 sprawled across Scott Pendlebury's back doesn't do the Collingwood champion justice in a monumental milestone that will see him eclipse the V/AFL games record.
The AFL approved of the Pies' request for Pendlebury to don a gold digit on his back when he walks out for the 433rd time, which is tipped to be against West Coast in Round 11 at the MCG.
But could there have been better ways to honour the football icon with a basketball background?
In the NRL, Alex Johnson broke the all-time try record in March, and returned to the field after he scored a try in a gold No.2 to celebrate the milestone.
North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey, when taking over Michael Tuck's games record, had '427' placed under the sternum of all Kangaroos players.
So what should the Pies consider for Pendles? Some may be tongue-in-cheek.
Like a fine wine
Scott Pendlebury has aged gracefully and his 2026 Anzac Day performance was arguably the best of his career, coming in game 431.
So the term, 'aging like a fine wine' suits the Pies superstar, not only for how his value continues to increase on the football field, but also his allegiances to the vineyard, founding the Elite Estate Wine and Bare Water businesses.
With Elite Estate Wine, Pendlebury has collaborated with top athletes to craft highly sought-after, limited-edition collector's wines—bringing fans closer to the sports and stars they admire.
There's been a bottle designed around 'The Duo' - a partnership between he and teammate Steele Sidebottom over 308 games. A Shiraz (2021) that reflects strength, balance and character.
There was also a Shiraz (2021) bottle dedicated to his 400th AFL game, as well as a Pinot Noir (2019) that was released following the 2023 premiership. Nothing ever tasted so sweet.
