Melbourne ahead Ben Brown believes the sky is the restrict for teammate Kysaiah Pickett when the thrilling speedster returns from his two-match AFL ban for tough conduct.
Pickett starred within the Demons’ 50-point torching of the Western Bulldogs in spherical one however landed in scorching water over a excessive bump on Bailey Smith.
The 21-year-old will miss clashes with fellow flag fancies Brisbane and Sydney over the subsequent fortnight.
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The suspension presents as a speed-bump for Pickett after his glowing opening to the season, when he kicked 4 targets from 19 disposals towards the Bulldogs.
He additionally had 11 rating involvements, eight tackles and three clearances, incomes reward from coach Simon Goodwin and teammates for setting the usual along with his defensive acts.
“Kossie’s ceiling is as high as anyone’s in the league,” Brown instructed AAP.
“The way he plays is just so electric and the fans love coming to watch him play.
“I love watching him in the same forward line and when he goes in the midfield he gives us a spark too.
“It’s exciting and hopefully he’s got a big year ahead.”
Brown additionally singled out Charlie Spargo for his work within the entrance half towards the Bulldogs as fellow rising abilities Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey impressed.
Bailey Laurie and Judd McVee additionally confirmed constructive indicators on debut.
And with premiership quartet Bayley Fritsch (foot), Christian Salem (thyroid), Jack Viney (knee) and Steven May (calf) all rated good possibilities to return from harm towards Brisbane on Friday night time, Brown backed the Demons to cowl the short-term lack of Pickett.
“We’ve got some great depth and we’ve got some good young players that are itching to get a go,” Brown stated.
“Bailey Laurie’s a good example. He was battling away for a year or two in the twos and comes in and plays really well.
“It’s exciting for the next guy that comes in if that chance opens up.”
Brown stated Melbourne’s potential to resist a stern problem from the Bulldogs was a step ahead from final season, once they threw away a string of video games after holding convincing leads.
“We were really challenged with that and at times, particularly during the second quarter, the Bulldogs had the game on their terms,” Brown stated.
“We needed to reset and we were able to do that really well.
“As the second half progressed, it really felt like we wore them down and to be able to do that was a win for us.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
