Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has officially made AFL history, after notching up his 10,000th career disposal during the Anzac Day match against Essendon.
It was a humble handball, but a moment that meant a lot more than the action.
Pendlebury is the only player since statistics have been recorded to reach this milestone, which was met with a standing ovation from adoring Pies fans around the MCG.
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His handball in the first quarter saw him walk around three Essendon players and shoot the ball off to teammate Darcy Cameron.
The game continued around him, so Pendlebury didn't break to take in the moment.
It's another impressive record to add to the 26-year-old's tally.
The dual premiership Magpie has played 390 games, collected the 2010 grand final replay Norm Smith medal and is a three-time Anzac Day medallist.
He is also a six-time All-Australian.
Pendlebury has an elite career average of 25.7 disposals a game and on average is involved in 6.5 scores each week.
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Meantime, Magpies teammate Jamie Elliott could have taken the mark of the year over Bombers defender Ben McKay.
During the third term, Elliott lept over McKay in the Pies' forward 50, heading back to slot a goal to keep the game within reach.
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