Pendlebury: Richmond game didn't mean anything

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Only eight days after their finals hopes were ended by a 11-point loss to Sydney, the Magpies were embarassed by a Tigers outfit gearing up for a post-season campaign.

Speaking to 3AW post-game, Pendlebury candidly explained how he felt during the match but promised his side would improve next Friday night against Geelong.

"That was my first time playing in a game that didn't mean anything," Pendlebury said

"I know we're not playing for much in the last two weeks, but the boys want to turn up next Friday night and restore some pride."

Collingwood pumped the ball inside 50 11 more times than Richmond but conceded 32 scoring shots to 21.

"We just can't defend at the moment," Pendlebury said.

"Everyone knows Richmond is the real deal. They pulled our pants down."

Pendlebury's comments drew the ire of fans on social media, many believing that a captain should be showing better leadership.

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at Sporting News Australia.