𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨… 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Melbourne, Australia — Veteran Collingwood midfielder Scott Pendlebury and his wife, Alex Pendlebury, have released a joint statement today addressing recent developments in their personal lives.

In the statement, the couple emphasized that the decision was mutual and made privately, respectfully asking fans and media to honor their family’s privacy as they navigate the next chapter together.

“After much consideration and conversation, Alex and I have decided to make some changes in our personal lives,” Pendlebury said. “We remain committed to our children and supporting one another, and we ask for understanding and respect from the public at this time.”

The statement did not disclose specifics, but thanked supporters for their kindness and understanding.

Fans on social media reacted with surprise and support, expressing appreciation for Pendlebury’s communication and wishing the family well.

On the field, Pendlebury, a veteran midfielder now in his 20th AFL season with Collingwood, continues to train with the club ahead of the upcoming season.

Journalists and commentators are emphasizing the importance of keeping speculation grounded in verified information, especially regarding the private lives of players and their families.