Player Watch #50 Marlion Pickett Retirement

[tigersab]

Here we go… Marlion's amazing pack speccy from the VFL. He will be missed.

 

[RICHOLEGEND12]

One of my favourite players. Tough as nails. Thanks for the memories Marlion.

Also one of the great tiger stories.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

whyd he call him daddy

he has a phone, loves the sound of his own voice, and always wanted to post it on social media for some attention that his actually daddy doesnt give him

 

[beema limapep]

only needed 10 games to get to 100 and we have access to 3 father sons

what a joke

might be tied to the court case I reckon ? no way he retires 10 games short

We get what we get and we don't get upset.

 

[Roachy8]

So I just checked the data - had he not got injured (Meehaned) this year and played all games - last Sat would have been his #100.

 

[STRUGGLETOWN EST1885]

 

[DickieKnee]

So I just checked the data - had he not got injured (Meehaned) this year and played all games - last Sat would have been his #100.

Thanks Louie.

 

[Growapair]

So I just checked the data - had he not got injured (Meehaned) this year and played all games - last Sat would have been his #100.

Should have just rolled him out as sub every week ... I am sure he could have managed to hobble around for the 5 minutes Yze gives the sub each week lol

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Absolutely a gun, what a pick up, been a favourite of mine

Congrats on the career marlion!


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[guruisatiger]

Here we go… Marlion's amazing pack speccy from the VFL. He will be missed.

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Wow that was amazing final
Nank kicked the winning goal

 

[SouthernStripes]

that first goal and that farken midfield spinny thing he did in the 2019 GF were just beautiful.

 

[Blinger]

Thanks for some great memories MP, from your VFL premiership one week to your debut in the seniors in the 2019 GF the following week. Not many players could imagine such a brilliant start to your career. You have made me smile quite a lot over the past 6 seasons with some of your highlights. Here's hoping we get to see his sons playing at the top level in the future.

 

[TJTIGER]

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 capacity to help the indigenous boys.

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Not many players can say they body slammed Cripps…. Didn’t know what hit him! That tackle is a thing of beauty….

 

[Lunchtime]

Pickett's father passed away recently too as this article says:

‘Sad to see them leave’: Tigers’ ‘transition’ continues as dual flag hero retires

‘Sad to see them leave’: Tigers’ ‘transition’ continues as dual flag hero retires

www.foxsports.com.au

As I said earlier, there is a human side to players too.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

only needed 10 games to get to 100 and we have access to 3 father sons

what a joke

might be tied to the court case I reckon ? no way he retires 10 games short

Nah, he's heading up to the Tiwi Islands. Is enrolling his kids in a school up there.

Wonder if we could get them into some sort of Tigers NGA instead?

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Thank you Marlion.
A naturally gifted player who's debut will be part of Richmond folklore.

 

[BF Tiger]

Thanks Marlion. What a story!

 

[Area51]

One of sport's great stories. Perseverance through adversity leading to the ultimate success in spectacular fashion. Loved the way he played, hard as nails, took on any role. Would have to be the shortest centre bounce ruck in recent memory.

 

[chriso11]

Not many players can say they body slammed Cripps…. Didn’t know what hit him! That tackle is a thing of beauty….

Agree that was a close 2nd in my list of Marlion moments behind the grand final goal. Been an incredible pick up for those who disparaged our recruiting team

 

[TigerImposter]

All the best Marlion and thanks for the wonderful memories , especially your first AFL game. Classy decision making another sacrifice for the team.

 

[chriso11]

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

Beat me to it. Great moment. Balls of steel

 

[DeseRigs]

So I just checked the data - had he not got injured (Meehaned) this year and played all games - last Sat would have been his #100.

Not to mention the times he's been unfairly rubbed out as the MRP displayed some sort of personal vendetta against Marlion.

 

[Groupie_]

So I just checked the data - had he not got injured (Meehaned) this year and played all games - last Sat would have been his #100.

 

[Groupie_]

We get what we get and we don't get upset.

I wish you well.

 

[smasha]

That 2019 goal will be etched in my mind.

The Richmond Football Ground (G) shook to it's foundations.

What a ride,Two Premierships and a Tiger legend.

Farewell Marlion Pickett

50

Marlion Pickett

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

5.5

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

CL

1.5

4star

D

11.7

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

5.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

1.3

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.6

4star

.