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When Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury helped guide the Magpies to victory over GWS in round nine, it was mentioned he broke a record which had been held by Richmond star Kevin Bartlett. It was the 139th time that Pendlebury had sung the victory song in games at the MCG. I am keen to know about record-holders for most games won at other venues.

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CH: ‘KB’ originally claimed the MCG record 45 years ago, when he played in his 105th victory at the venue, eclipsing five-time Melbourne premiership star Brian Dixon’s winning tally. Scott Pendlebury has taken his total to 140 after last week’s win over Carlton. Current players David Swallow and Tom Lynch are vying for the honour of being in the most winning teams at Heritage Bank Stadium. Previously, they were Gold Coast teammates until Lynch transferred to Richmond in 2019. Nine of his 32 wins there have been as a Tiger, but Swallow, with 31 home victories, is in the box seat to claim the title because Richmond is not scheduled to play at the venue this season. At Optus Stadium, Jack Darling is the record-holder, with Shannon Hurn (32) and Jeremy McGovern (30) hot on his heels. Likewise at GMHBA Stadium, Tom Hawkins (93) has a chance of overtaking Joel Selwood’s record of 97, and could reach the century by the end of this season.

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u GWS veteran Callan Ward’s grandfather Bill Gunn gave South Melbourne excellent service as a talented player from 1952 until 1959, scoring 101 goals in 101 appearances, as well as representing Victoria in 10 matches, captaining the Swans in 1955 and being their leading goalscorer the following season. Ed Richards has developed into an excellent performer for the Bulldogs. His grandfather Ron Richards (Collingwood) and great-great grandfather Charlie Pannam (Collingwood and Richmond) were also fine players.

If you know of other examples of recent AFL players who have ancestors with a different surname who also played League football, please contact col.hutchinson@afl.com.au.

ROUND 11, 2022

Happy Hunting Grounds

MOST WINS BY PLAYERS AT VENUES u A chaotic finish to the opening game of the round saw Sydney climb off the canvas to score a thrilling six-point win over Richmond at the SCG. The Swans fought back from a 33-point deficit on the back of a five-goal haul from Lance Franklin. Chad Warner booted the ball into the crowd on the final siren after Dion Prestia had been paid a free kick – potentially a 50m penalty – but the umpire deemed it was after the siren had sounded. Prestia’s shot from 65m to draw the match fell well short. It was an eventful night for Franklin, who was reported for striking Richmond’s Trent Cotchin and handed a one-game suspension. Fremantle ended Melbourne’s 17-game winning streak, coming from 25 points down at half-time to score a 38-point win. The Dockers kicked 8.2 to 1.2 in the third term, with small forward Lachie Schultz enjoying a day out to finish with four goals. Old rivals Collingwood and Carlton produced a Sunday afternoon classic in front of more than 80,000 fans at the MCG with the Magpies holding on by four points. Adding injury to insult, the Blues lost Jacob Weitering to a shoulder injury.