With Scott Pendlebury's stellar stint as captain of Collingwood coming to an end, attention turns toward assessing who will take his place at Magpieland.

Pendlebury's run as skipper in the black and white reached a club record 206 matches, stretching from January 2014 to December 2022.

Even in his earliest days with the Magpies, Pendlebury loomed destined to one day step into the captain's role, and it's fair to say the poised midfielder didn't disappoint.

While his leadership will still be felt on and off the field next year, who steps into his shoes in 2023?

Here we name the five most likely options for Collingwood to consider as they weigh up the appointment of their 48th club captain.

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4. Jeremy Howe

An older option for the magpies to consider give Howe will turn 33 years old midway through next season.

But instead of questioning the decision, as Howe will likely serve no longer than two seasons, this call would see the magpies planning further ahead.

Howe's reign may even end after one season given his contract is due to expire at the end of next year, but it might just give Collingwood the needed time to re-assess their captaincy for the long haul.

The younger ranks of Nick Daicos, Patrick Lipinski and Isaac Quaynor could take over from Howe as early as 2024.