Player Watch #50 Marlion Pickett Retirement

[WheelAndDeal]

Thought he played a few more VFL games

Yeah I think the page is only showing VFL games after he was signed in the MSD

 

[Cleansweep17]

Congratulations on your retirement Pickett!! Probably one of the best rags to riches stories ever. 1st game was a flag with 3rd BOG and 20 ish games later he gets another one. Won’t see anything like it again.

Obviously the best memory was the goal in the 2019 GF but 1-2 years ago I remember him knocking down a player pretty hard, he went over and looked like he was gonna help him up then shoved him into the ground again. Pissed myself

 

[Groupie_]

Loved seeing Marlion play. That pack mark he took in the VFL was amazing (don't have a pic alas). That tackle on Cripps was freakin aweosme too. A shame he is not continuing on. Wish him all the best and hope he stays around in some ccapacity to help the indigenous boys.

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back during the carltoon dynasty

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Wait...has MP really retired as of today?!?

 

[Lunchtime]

Congratulations on your retirement Pickett!! Probably one of the best rags to richest stories ever. 1st game was a flag with 3rd BOG and 20 ish games later he gets another one. Won’t see anything like it again.

Obviously the best memory was the goal in the 2019 GF but 1-2 years ago I remember him knocking down a player pretty hard, he went over and looked like he was gonna help him up then shoved him into the ground again. Pissed myself

2019 VFL Premiership
2019 VFL Best on Ground medal
2019 & 2020 AFL Premiership
90 AFL games, will be 91 after Saturday.

Great contribution to the club.

 

[Cleansweep17]

2019 VFL Premiership
2019 VFL Best on Ground medal
2019 & 2020 AFL Premiership
90 AFL games, will be 91 after Saturday.

Great contribution to the club.

I forgot about the VFL flag and norm smith the week before. Jesus he’s a lucky player

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

 

[Lacustrus]

My favourite moment is this tackle, says everything. Been a wild ride, but a great one.
Wouldn't miss it for quids...

 

[tigers12]

McIntosh is more serviceable than Pickett by a long way and quietly goes about his role every week - although that is declining fast too.
For the last 2/3 years, Pickett would make 8 critical errors in a row, and then do 1 good piece of play with a hard bump or tackle. At AFL level, it wasn't good enough the last few years and I don't recall getting more frustrated by any other richmond player. The only ones that came close were Aarts and Castagna.

However, given our state, they should both be moved on. We have no need or room for them now and should prioritise Ralphsmith and Banks as the wingmen.

Good luck to Pickett post footy. Was a great story for sure.

How many fall overs and trip overs and out of bounds on the full and turnovers does kmac do during the game ?

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Pickett set for MCG farewell to storied six-year AFL career

Marlion Pickett will play his final AFL match against Gold Coast at the MCG on Saturday.

www.richmondfc.com.au

 

[Black Saab]

Ahhh man!

Marlion is one of my favourites.

Definitely going to miss seeing him play.

Thanks so much for your time at Tigerland and for making #50 relevant.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

 

[peternorth]

He gave us a story to follow and cherish. And celebrated. 2019 will always be linked to MP. Down to earth character who is a tiger legend.

As for father son, wonder if an journalists will ask if he could’ve gone on for 9 more games to allow for this

 

[Groupie_]

id rather retire jack graham

34

Jack Graham

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

than pickett

 

[Lunchtime]

Marlion says sshuhhhh to the crowd, round 21, 2022 at Adelaide Oval. Richmond defeated Port Adelaide by 38 points.

 

[Groupie_]

Marlion says sshuhhhh to the crowd, round 21, 2022 at Adelaide Oval. Richmond defeated Port Adelaide by 38 points.

whyd he call him daddy

 

[Lunchtime]

Pickett kicking winning goal with not much time left to win against GWS - 2023

 

[juss]

Well done to him. Turned himself around seemingly and his debut Grand Final was epic.

For a free pick up basically, he provided good service.

The right time to retire and glad he didn't just extend one year too many.

All the very best to him and his family.

 

[Michaels]

Moronic decision. So we'll keep KMac over this guy. Complete BS

did you consider it may have been his call?

 

[jthanos]

did you consider it may have been his call?

True he has had a rough personal life since he joined Richmond, multiple family deaths ( his dad recently ), court cases. Maybe he is just exhausted. The fact he got to 91 games was against all odds.

We should be celebrating was he as achieved and not any "what ifs" for father-sons.
They may be soccer stars instead !!

 

[Black Panther]

Court case is November 2025

October 11 this year actually

 

[richard parker]

Moronic decision. So we'll keep KMac over this guy. Complete BS

It’s not football manager afl edition. It’s a club full of human emotions and complex interpersonal dynamics. I think those in the club are in a slightly better position than you to make these calls.

I’m feeling so much pride right now. The “dynasty” had to come to an end and I’m enjoying the farewells now then we go again. It’s hard but get a grip. Are you just starting primary school or something you need parental supervision.

 

[_RT_]

The ultimate boys dream come true, came from the clouds to debut in Grand Final and win a premiership then followed it up a year later. Played 20 games at 1 stage for 2 flags. Hope he enjoys retirement knowing he got to achieve the ultimate in footy.

 

[Rubber Hips]

Thanks for everything Marlion….you served us very well

Your first game in the yellow and black was a granny….and you almost won a Norm Smith

Wish you could have got to 100 games


Go well #50

 

[YeOldTiger]

Good luck in retirement Marlion.

Would have loved to see you go on one more year to qualify your boys but some things just aren't meant to be. Got the most out of your ability in the end but sometimes your body tells you it's time.

Thanks for the memories !