Scandal Marlion Pickett - In Custody for multiple offences - Later bailed.

[Wosh]

Pickett has been charged by WA Police with four counts of aggravated burglary, with three counts of stealing and three counts of criminal damage among his other charges.
The alleged offences took place between December 2022 and January 2023.
Pickett has a “strong intent” to defend himself, his manager Anthony Van Der Wielen told 7NEWS in a statement.

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[DanWA]

Richmond redemption story Marlion Pickett

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is facing allegations he was involved in the theft of more than $380,000 in currency from a string of commercial burglaries in Perth at the start of the year.

The footy star has been granted bail under strict conditions after it emerged he had been arrested on Sunday.

The 31-year-old — who entered AFL folklore in 2019 when he won a premiership with the Tigers on his AFL debut — is facing a series of serious criminal charges dating back to December last year and January this year.

The allegations of burglary, stealing, criminal damage and receiving stolen goods took place over a period of weeks and across several Perth suburbs.

And during his bail hearing on Monday, the gravity of those charges was revealed, as WA Police opposed bail for the former VFL and WAFL star.

It is alleged that Pickett, along with others, were involved in four thefts — including one involving $325,000 taken from a currency exchange in Girrawheen.

The court was told that it will be alleged Pickett bought tools and clothes that were worn by the co-accused in the thefts.

It is also alleged he hired a camper van that was later driven across the country with some of the stolen money inside.

It is also alleged he then received payments of $6000 and $9000 into his bank account.

According to the charges before Perth Magistrates Court on Monday, the alleged burglaries occurred in Girrawheen in early December, Beverley in mid-December, Bindoon in the days after Christmas and Beechboro in early January.

Police said Mr Pickett’s brother-in-law was involved in the offence in Bindoon – and has already pleaded guilty.

Marlion Pickett

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: Richmond Tigers star arrested in Perth on robbery charges

Defence lawyer David Manera said Mr Pickett knew police wanted to speak to him before he played against Fremantle on Saturday.

And he then spent most of Sunday being interviewed by detectives in Midland, before being charged and spending the night in custody.

He said he still had the support of the club, and it’s players — being a mentor to other indigenous players at the Tigers.

Prior to the court appearance, Richmond spokeswoman confirmed Pickett had been remanded in custody before a bail hearing in court on Monday.

“The club will continue to support Marlion and his family while these matters are dealt with,” the spokeswoman said.

“As this matter is now before the courts, the club will not be making any further comment.”

Pickett’s manager Anthony Van Der Wielen — who was in court to watch the hearing — had earlier said the footy player would be defending himself against the charges.

“Marlion Pickett

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has been remanded in custody on alleged burglary charges and will attend the Magistrates Court tomorrow for a bail hearing,” he said.

“In response to the allegations, Marlion has a strong intent to defend himself against the charges.

“Due to the ongoing legal nature of the proceedings, Marlion, or myself will not be able to provide any further details, comment or clarification about the matter at this stage.

“We understand and respect the public’s interest in this matter, but we also implore all to respect the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise, and to allow the legal proceedings to follow their due course without prejudice.”

Pickett was in WA over the weekend as he starred for the Tigers’ 15 point win over the Fremantle Dockers and stayed behind after the team left to visit family.

wow. Just wow.

 

[Maylandsman]

That’s a lot of cash. What properties carry that much cash or how many were robbed. Wow.

One was a currency exchange joint. The might have had some bugs bunny on hand.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

wow. Just wow.

Ah well doesn't change my opinion of him, he's still one of my faves! Will always cherish that debut and his general hardness at the contest. A lot of people out there steal money in all sorts of different ways and never spend a day in court (looking at you PWC for example).

 

[VinnieB]

There are certain players who's only skill in life is playing footy, off the field they are as dumb as dogshit and so are the dingbats they hang around with. If they didn't make it in the AFL they would be living a very sad life stacking shelves at Woolies as they are genuine "no-hopers".

A friend of mine was a teacher at Bacchus Marsh HS and when I quizzed him on Heath Scotland, he said "lucky he can play footy".

Clearly Marlion falls into this category.

your mate sounds like a shiit teacher.

 

[Gene Simmons]

A saying involving a leopard and spots comes to mind....

 

[matthew_s]

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/attachments/img-20230611-wa0037-jpg.1710230/

Isn't this exactly the sort of "cultural insensitivity" that certain coaches are being accused of?

BTW Stealing is wrong. Maybe someone should give 'straya back to the people who actually own it.

in this case, the same 'joke' would be being made no matter the background of the player.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Topically, the unabomber committed many crimes but was genius level iq. So my point about Pickett stands. His actions might be foolish but claiming he is dumb is lazy.

Topically it took the unabomber what 23 years to get caught. Marlion got caught the same week of his previous crime spree

When Marlion evades arrest for 20+ years, ill consider him a genius

 

[cactuscall]

As for Pickett. He's a modern day John Dillinger. Naturally people won't like that.

I have this weird thing where I really don't care about what happens to people who repeatedly steal cars, commit burglaries, deal meth and assault people.

People that for whatever reason choose to tear down what honest hard working people build up and make society a worse place. It brings joy to me when these people are locked up.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

I have this weird thing where I really don't care about what happens to people who repeatedly steal cars, commit burglaries, deal meth and assault people.

People that for whatever reason choose to tear down what honest hard working people build up. It brings joy to me when these people are locked up.

This is Australia

Have you learnt nothing? That person should be cared for more then a homeless child

 

[Hamingja]

What a pain in the arse robbing a currency exchange would be. You'd have to sit on the cash for ages as would be suss af walking into a branch and trying to change tens of thousands back to AUD.

 

[JackFlash]

I have some very close Richmond friends and even they can't understand this latest one, it never rains it pours at Tigerland. The charges are very serious, why has it taken so long to lay them? Did Richmond know about it all?

 

[Black Panther]

What a pain in the arse robbing a currency exchange would be. You'd have to sit on the cash for ages as would be suss af walking into a branch and trying to change tens of thousands back to AUD.

 

[Elixuh]

Seems like a lot of effort and risk for a $6k payday.

 

[pluggeranddoc]

You should see the posts we wipe.

He is correct.

This is something you WANT to do?

No I don’t, but want same level of respect for people’s job choices!

 

[JackOutback]

Is he highly paid in comparison to other AFL players?

I remember Martin Pike being interviewed by Mike Sheehan on that show he used to have and Pike as a 4 time premiership player wasn't paid that well. He put it down to his off field history. There were reasons he played at 4 clubs.

Maybe he'll end up at West Coast, the reverse Ben Cousins. There was talk of Geelong picking him up, apparently great mates with Tim Kelly and there was talk it might help persuade Kelly to stay at Geelong.

Comparisons to other AFL players don't matter, simply by being an AFL player, he's among the nation's top income earners.

 

[Frederico_WA]

Do not agree with the mod that deleted my post at all. Pm me. That took forever to write and vet out any offending statement or language.

 

[dmc333]

So was he just the money man, or was he actually in on the score?

 

[Some Idiot]

As it turns out, he's a bit of a cowardly thug on and off the field.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

say it aint so marlion

I reckon he was just trying to help out some mates who were down on their luck, they asked him for some cash for clothes/tools/to hire a van, he helped them out no questions asked, becasuse that is the type of guy he is

these tiny amounts, 6k/9k could be mates paying him back becasue he has lent money to them previously

 

[im_a_lazy_sod]

I think further on posters have made it make better sense. Less hysteria to do it after the game. Dockers fans will feel robbed though

We feel aggravatedly burgled more than anything

 

[Strange Cat]

I feel sorry for him.
2nd hand Xerox copiers aren't worth anything.

Alleged up to $380,000 worth of stolen goods

He’s up shit creek

Police allege Richmond star linked to theft of more than $380,000 from Perth companies

Marlion Pickett faced court on Monday morning after being charged with 12 burglary offences including stealing, criminal damage to a property and aggravated burglary.

www.theage.com.au

 

[VinnieB]

I have some very close Richmond friends and even they can't understand this latest one, it never rains it pours at Tigerland. The charges are very serious, why has it taken so long to lay them? Did Richmond know about it all?

All I can think of is that he was back home over the break and got roped in by old friends and family. May not have taken a cent, but could have been present out of loyalty.

Anyway, may well be more to it.

 

[windyhill]

He's been bloody brilliant this season as well....

Has been playing good footy...

Agreed, always looks like he’s brooding, plays with the chip on his shoulder. He would’ve been perfectly suited to the 70’s/80’s.

 

[dmc333]

So was he just the money man, or was he actually in on the score?

Never mind. Phone pinged at location.

Dunce.

 

[Barrybran]

McGowan in the very recent past denied plenty of people from doing their jobs for no valid reason.

I'm not sure that preventing the health system from being overloaded counts as "no valid reason"