Player Watch #50 Marlion Pickett Retirement

[Wooden Robot]

How the hell you can know what a kid is going to be like as a player at the age of 13 is beyond belief

Thanks for actually proving my point, Brainiac.

It's what I've said all along .. you have no absolute idea what a 13yo or 11yo is going to work out like.

But you and your mates keep telling everyone we've missed out on a great potential father and son pick and what's more, wr should gift his dad 10 more games to ensure it.

Wake up and smell the roses.

 

[lvt06]

He’s going to look after the Tiwi islands for both Daniel and Maurice while they’re both still here. Nothing to do with a potential trade

Of course! Thanks Sante

 

[takethepowerback]

Wish he had of made it to 100 games, but either way a legend in Richmond folklore! Thank you Marlion.

 

[captain blood 17]

Can’t we just celebrate a remarkable career that came from nowhere and not act like FW’s towards each other?

 

[biaseddustyfan]

 

[Cint]

Thank you Marlion. Proud that you were a Tiger & a match winning one as well. Good luck in your future.

 

[guruisatiger]

When talking about his partner Jess, his mum and his late father it got to me. We really need to make sure this bloke stays closely connected to the club in some type of capacity. Go well Marlion.

100% agreed

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Wish he had of made it to 100 games, but either way a legend in Richmond folklore! Thank you Marlion.

His kids will demand to play with the Tigers!

 

[peternorth]

If his kids are good at AFL, and are drafted by another club, let them. When they're ready they'' demand a trade or leave as a FA to punt road

 

[THE_GUN]

You really do

Thanks for actually proving my point, Brainiac.

It's what I've said all along .. you have no absolute idea what a 13yo or 11yo is going to work out like.

But you and your mates keep telling everyone we've missed out on a great potential father and son pick and what's more, wr should gift his dad 10 more games to ensure it.

Wake up and smell the roses.

You really must enjoy bad mouthing people
disgusting as your avatar

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

MSDs should be capped at 75 games for father sons


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I posted this a while back. Club should have been lobbying the AFL. No way a bloke who battles to 105 games over 8 years and gets father/son status at a bottom club is more qualified and more part of a club’s fabric and history than a dual premiership player.

I’ve said it before; premiership players should automatically qualify for father/son/daughter.

Premiership players and their families are far more part of the club’s fabric and history than the odd random who plays 101 games.

Club should be lobbying the AFL.

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

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.

Serious leap on him.

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

There’ll be tons of delistings/trades/retirements but this one is the emotional one for me.

So much admiration for this guy.

 

[Tenacious T]

Currently o/s on hols so spewing I’m gunna miss marlions final game and Dustys/Dylans farewell.
Anyways sad to hear it’s ending but 19gf debut and hearing oppose bones crack from the 2nd level will never be forgotten.

Enjoy retirement.

 

[captain cotch 9]

I didnt cry watching Grimes but this one got me for some reason...maybe its a bit more of a shock?

I feel like he is going to go out with a bang on Saturday.....
Hopefully he dosnt do anything stupid but i think he will stamp his mark somehow.

 

[lumpinee]

this bloke was your classic 70's footballer,winger ,bought a tear to me eye the way he approached the game,unpredictable ? yes, but boy his opponents were nervous waiting for the crunch everytime he was in the vicinity,loved his desire for physical contact,(CFL breathing a sigh of relief today,muppets) treasure his Keith Greig blind turn, was something to behold,the highlite of the 2019 GF for me along with the Goats 2nd qtr goal,thanks for the memories Marlion an old school RFC champion

credit to Dimma here for havin the cahoonas,bigged up big time

 

[Groupie_]

louie is gonna be the reason 3 pickett boys are tearing it up at other clubs

u cant make this shite up !

 

[Groupie_]

I didnt cry watching Grimes but this one got me for some reason...maybe its a bit more of a shock?

I feel like he is going to go out with a bang on Saturday.....
Hopefully he dosnt do anything stupid but i think he will stamp his mark somehow.

I wish this game was against carltoon and he did his best impersonation of neil balme 50 years ago

 

[Groupie_]

waiting for the tweet from towmey in the future :

"john pickett, the son of former Richmond dual premiership cult hero 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

is widely touted to be the number 1 AFL draft pick at the 2028 AFL draft, pickett also has 2 more upcoming sons that have set disposal records at junior level"

 

[Wooden Robot]

You really do

You really must enjoy bad mouthing people
disgusting as your avatar

Sawdust between ears
Wood for brains
'Dumbest' post

Not to mention the countless swipes you take at everyone else on here.

Yet the audacity to suggest I'm 'bad mouthing people'.

Maybe go have a look in the mirror and rerfine your own behaviours.

PS. Congrats on derailing the thread with your bull****.
Just another poster who thinks he's always right and can't tolerate an opposing view.
Good luck to you.

 

[THE_GUN]

Sawdust between ears
Wood for brains
'Dumbest' post

Not to mention the countless swipes you take at everyone else on here.

Yet the audacity to suggest I'm 'bad mouthing people'.

Maybe go have a look in the mirror and rerfine your own behaviours.

PS. Congrats on derailing the thread with your bull****.
Just another poster who thinks he's always right and can't tolerate an opposing view.
Good luck to you.

Your rubbish is just that rubbish
and just a waste of bandwidth

 

[Wooden Robot]

Your rubbish is just that rubbish
and just a waste of bandwidth

And the insults just keep coming.
Speaks volumes, Pistol.
Credit to you

 

[Mr Magic]

I didnt cry watching Grimes but this one got me for some reason...maybe its a bit more of a shock?

I feel like he is going to go out with a bang on Saturday.....
Hopefully he dosnt do anything stupid but i think he will stamp his mark somehow.

that was a real emotional farewell.

good stuff, wears his heart on his sleeve, not everybody does that, I enjoyed it, classy

obviously something special there the way Pickett said so long. different journey and clearly a good experience by everybody from the looks of it, brought great contribution on field to. unfortunately even good things come to an end, thats life but at least the memories and experiences they will always carry and share apart from a few re-unions no doubt

 

[jetbhag]

You can see the love he has for shai. Hopefully shai realises what a special place richmond is and will support his family if he decides to stay.

Wonderful career by Mars short sweet and memorable.

 

[Stigmata]

So.. Murray Rance played 99 games for the Eagles and we got his son..

Just saying 10 games