Too true, one of a kind. Can't think of a player in history that is comparable. One of many players in this team who embody chaos and unpredictability.
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Welcome to the Tigers Marlion Pickett!
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Yeh, sat on the fence in front row tonight and it was a joy to watch him up close. He is proper tough. And he’s getting better. He’s getting confidence in his decision making and kicking. And he likes rucking ! Against anyone. And you can see the smaller and part time rucks hate rucking against him. Just hate it. Because he’s proper tough. Really starting to become a favourite.
What in the
yeah watching Marlion float live and hearing him tackle people was the highlight of my 2020, after the flag obviously.
he's some player. very unique.
Best game he has played IMO.
Had to stand up with our mids depleted and he did exceptionally well.
Had to stand up with our mids depleted and he did exceptionally well.
Love what this bloke is doing. How’s the vertical leap? He could represent Australia in high jump at the Olympics. He had one absolute howler tonight but overall he played a great game. He’s really improving and playing some great footy.
Also love his demeanour. Nothing phases him. So cool.
Also love his demeanour. Nothing phases him. So cool.
Feels like you could say this about every game he's played in the last 3 weeks. He's in good form.
The frequent challenge. The experience. The minor failure. And again. The brink of personal success. The overall recognition. The reassurance of that. (Over 20 games.)
Marlion's game tonight. Midfield is harder. And, yes, Tm. He did seem to thrive there tomight. Was he slapping no BWA Bont?
I remember hearing Grant Thomas talk about Brett Deledio on a few occasions, in particular when he was at GWS those last couple of years. He was somewhat critical, I think it was during a couple of the finals games GWS played. Paraphrasing here but Thomas suggested on occasion that Lids was a player who actually didnt want the ball in his hands/ran away from the ball when the game was tough and the heat was on.
Not saying I am a fan of Thomas but I did agree with this observation watching Lids during those games. And with us at times too.
Marlion is the absolute opposite I think of what Thomas recognised in Lids.
To me, Marlion looks like he enjoys the extra responsibility of being in the middle, rucking, as a defensive winger who gets a finger tip to the ball to ensure the oppo dont take a mark, tackling hard, and likes helping the other indigenous players. He is a mature man with a hard body, brave, with what looks like real leadership on the ground. And to be honest, he has young legs if you know what I mean - some of our players are starting to look exhausted by the years.
Not Marlion.
