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Yeah that's pretty fricken far from the most disturbing parts of that article.
AFL star Marlion Pickett accused of $380k cash theft
Richmond redemption story Marlion Pickett has been granted bail under strict conditions amid allegations he was involved in the theft of more than $380,000 in currency during a string of burglaries in Perth.thewest.com.au
Richmond redemption story Marlion Pickett 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.
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 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.
Very sad - Here is hoping that people treat him as innocent until proven guilty.
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This is a very good game
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Melbourne should be a few goals up here but their goal kicking is very Carlton like.
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Two points:
1) Collingwood love to bend the rules as far as they possibly can;
2) The commentators are sycophants.
Otherwise, this game is as good as our game vs. Melbourne a few weeks ago minus the 50k pies supporters making noise
1) Collingwood love to bend the rules as far as they possibly can;
2) The commentators are sycophants.
Otherwise, this game is as good as our game vs. Melbourne a few weeks ago minus the 50k pies supporters making noise
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Lol @ Daicos shting the bed
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Happy to see Collinwood knocked down a peg here. The fapping over them has become insufferable.
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Jesus. If Collingwood get up from here it will be ridiculous.
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What a game.
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Great to see the pies lose a close finish
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Are we any different lol
Not really tbh. I expected to see a much more measured response to the loss this week but people are still overracting and blaming coaching once again.
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Scary to see how close they came to winning it.
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Obviously couldn't watch but looking at the scoreline and lack of rain it sounds like a poor quality game with a close finish only because of melborunes shit goalkicking.
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There are nuffies everywhere and you can't blame Melbourne and Freo supporters for losing their equilibrium when their teams lose - there's significant shellshock. A lot of triggers.
But we need to rise above that flakiness. I personally went to the Richmond game knowing we'd lose but was actually pumped by the game and saw nothing but a super rosy future. Johnson and Amiss are teenagers, fer ****'s sake. Treacy hasn't had his 21st yet.
I saw us play the best high pressure/chaos team who, on average, have 80 more games of connection experience than we have. When they force a turnover or just move it forward, they know where their blokes are going to be - in a chaos situation. We're just getting that experience and we held our own.
We will get in the frame next year. 2025 to 2027 we stay in the frame. I personally need a flag before I leave this planet but no pressure, fellas.
But we need to rise above that flakiness. I personally went to the Richmond game knowing we'd lose but was actually pumped by the game and saw nothing but a super rosy future. Johnson and Amiss are teenagers, fer ****'s sake. Treacy hasn't had his 21st yet.
I saw us play the best high pressure/chaos team who, on average, have 80 more games of connection experience than we have. When they force a turnover or just move it forward, they know where their blokes are going to be - in a chaos situation. We're just getting that experience and we held our own.
We will get in the frame next year. 2025 to 2027 we stay in the frame. I personally need a flag before I leave this planet but no pressure, fellas.
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It was a weird game. Both teams could have dominated. Collingwood dominated the midfield, but could not hit a target in their forward 50. Melbourne regularly pinpointed targets in the forward 50, but they couldn't convert.
I agree with you - JOM and Darcy were massive outs. In the Melbourne game, we didn't have time to think about what we were going to do without Darcy. In the Richmond game, it became too much of a focus and a burden, which confused the likes of Treacy.
That was our game until the Aish incident. We also showed a lot of courage after being so far down. IF that Hughes kick had have been a goal, then we might all be pumping chests at the moment.
With the rabble that WCEs look to be for a number of years, what players are likely to 'jump ship'? They keep talking up the players they could encourage to join them, but what about Oscar Allen etc? wouldn't they get to a point where they no longer believe? You would only stay there, or be enticed to join them for the big bucks.
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