Overview
- Pendlebury was found guilty of rough conduct, but the tribunal reduced the proposed suspension to a $3,000 fine.
- The ruling keeps the 427-gamer eligible to play and preserves his pursuit of Brent Harvey’s 432-game record, with six more appearances needed.
- Tribunal chair Jeff Gleeson rejected talk of a so‑called good bloke clause, applying the written provision for exceptional and compelling circumstances.
- The charge stemmed from contact with Adelaide’s Josh Worrell that the match review officer graded as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.
- Pendlebury argued he braced for inevitable contact, while the AFL contended he chose to bump, a view the tribunal accepted while easing the penalty.