The idea behind the Bendigo Pioneers is to train its players and prepare them for professional football.

Some notable players from the Bendigo Pioneers are record holders for most games played and most goals scored within the team, which are David Favelaiki and Stephen Reaper.

Favelaiki played a record 49 games with the Pioneers, and Reaper scored 132 goals.

Many notable players in the Australian Football League have been recruited from Bendigo.

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