Imagine a team of marlions. AFL exec end of season party committee already rubbing their hands together.
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Didn’t have many possessions on the day but when he did they were A grade quality
When we were under the pump in the last he kicked to Prestia who marked and kicked goal Then to win us the game roved to RYan who tapped it down Marlion he burst through 2 tigers one was Dusty owning the moment to run and kick goal that put us in front to win the game
Marlion took his opportunities it wasn’t quantity it was quality first class
Well done Marlion. Rippa game
When we were under the pump in the last he kicked to Prestia who marked and kicked goal Then to win us the game roved to RYan who tapped it down Marlion he burst through 2 tigers one was Dusty owning the moment to run and kick goal that put us in front to win the game
Marlion took his opportunities it wasn’t quantity it was quality first class
Well done Marlion. Rippa game
One constant about Marlion, from his debut Grand Final blind turn to his match winner in the last 30secs yesterday, is that he seems unable to celebrate. He's very much like a 60s or 70s footballer in that way. Just gets on with the job with little fanfare.
When you have anything positive to say about anything let me know. I’ll throw a party
I’m not talking about missing targets but you basically calling players scared. That’s *smile*
Just wish he could this more often. SIck of seeing him play like a part-timer. Wasted talent IMO.Didn’t have many possessions on the day but when he did they were A grade quality
When we were under the pump in the last he kicked to Prestia who marked and kicked goal Then to win us the game roved to RYan who tapped it down Marlion he burst through 2 tigers one was Dusty owning the moment to run and kick goal that put us in front to win the game
Marlion took his opportunities it wasn’t quantity it was quality first class
Well done Marlion. Rippa game
Lattrell Pickett - Richmond legend in 2040s
Interesting comment about Dimma....
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Interesting comment about Dimma....
‘He cried when I kicked the last goal’: Tigers hero Pickett on what his match-winner meant to his son
Marlion Pickett’s unlikely AFL career added another thrilling chapter with his late-game heroics inspiring Richmond to a much-needed victory over the Giants in Sydney on Sunday.
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Thank you for the above TF.Lattrell Pickett - Richmond legend in 2040s
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‘He cried when I kicked the last goal’: Tigers hero Pickett on what his match-winner meant to his son
Marlion Pickett’s unlikely AFL career added another thrilling chapter with his late-game heroics inspiring Richmond to a much-needed victory over the Giants in Sydney on Sunday.
Wish we had a few more Marlion Picketts in our side even though a recent rule ‘interpretation “ has made him look on from the outside as ‘timid’ these days!
Still prefer him in the centre or wing. That’s why I wish we had two, heck a third wouldn’t go astray playing forward.
How many ‘boys’ does he have?
Just wish he would show 100% effort in most games instead of this 'part-timer' perception I get. However, I suppose reading between the lines in what he said here, is that he just follows whatever the coaches tell him to do (i.e. utility playing here, there and anywhere instead of cementing one spot and become professional at it), so maybe that is the problem. Good to hear that he can keep playing on, hopefully to mid-30s. He's got 3 sons: Marlion Jnr, Lattrell and Levy. Hopefully all 3 guns for us in future years.
Marlion on 69 games - Is it 11 to go for this season? and gets to 80 by seasons end.
Would expect the Club to offer him a one year contract. So needs to play 20 games next year.
The only real threat to that could be the MRO. We know they have him on a watchlist.
Would expect the Club to offer him a one year contract. So needs to play 20 games next year.
The only real threat to that could be the MRO. We know they have him on a watchlist.
That fact that he didn't start playing AFL until he was 27 would mean his body is in better condition than most 27yo players who have been in the system. Reckon there's another 3 years left in him, but you're right, getting him to 100 is key to our future success.
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#3 forward is a very tough position to play. Marlion has ability in each of the big categories. Very few do. He can jump and hit the air ball. He can crumb. And he can hunt. They are all looking for him.
Pickett will have garnered some much needed belief from his terrific burst.
By definition #3 forward is not the dominant forward. Cameos are all we need provided our man can compete in the air and bring the heat. A bit more of each of those with the some brilliant moments against better opposition and he becomes an elite #3 forward. He's close. Two years at that level buys his family a house.
Pickett will have garnered some much needed belief from his terrific burst.
By definition #3 forward is not the dominant forward. Cameos are all we need provided our man can compete in the air and bring the heat. A bit more of each of those with the some brilliant moments against better opposition and he becomes an elite #3 forward. He's close. Two years at that level buys his family a house.
Good post Jack, I just posted on anther thread that our forward line looked a lot better against GWS, Marlion is a big reason for that.
My take on Marlion is that he has had to change the way he plays the game.
With the focus on head knocks, Marlion could spend a lot of time out with suspensions. He has either been told by the coaches, or he knows that he has to either, stop the hip and shoulders or be very careful when he does see the opportunity.
Marlion is an intimidator, an old fashioned footballer, the way he is having to play the game now is not natural to him.
Still don't think he is a forward but his last three moves gave us the win. What is there not to love about the man ?
I would love Marlion to get to 100 games.
I have watched his path, from his debut in the VFL and believed we had a ‘real ‘ tough player.
I would be rapt for him if the club gave him 2 years at seasons end.
You know Marlion would give his all for the club.
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