When supporters look back on the great players of this era, you can be sure Gary Ablett and Scott Pendlebury will feature heavily in the conversation. The silky smooth midfielders boast 11 All-Australian guernseys and nine club best and fairest awards between them. Incredibly, they’ve polled a combined 225 Brownlow votes in the past five seasons alone.

While some would suggest the two midfield maestros are rivals, it’s clear they have a great relationship away from the field. This off-season the duo set out on a journey to New York to watch this year’s Superbowl together. Compiled below are some of the best photos from their trip.

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