Richmond have dominated Marlion Pickett out of choice for his or her conflict with St Kilda after the twin Tigers premiership participant confronted courtroom in Perth.
The 31-year-old was granted bail on Monday after showing on 12 prices together with 4 counts of aggravated housebreaking, three counts of stealing and three counts of legal injury.
Richmond chief government Brendon Gale mentioned Pickett wished to play in opposition to the Saints on the MCG on Saturday evening however the membership determined to rule him out.
However, the participant is predicted to journey to Queensland to face the Brisbane Lions within the Tigers’ spherical -16 match after Richmond’s bye.
“Marlion won’t be available to play this week,” Gale mentioned.
“It’s a decision we made in his best interest, in his welfare and also of the club.
“We suppose it is necessary for Marlon to be together with his household.
“But having said that, he’ll prepare with the team, he’ll train and he will keep turning up and engaging and turning up to work.
“We totally anticipate him to play in opposition to Brisbane in two weeks’ time.”
Pickett has performed 70 video games for the Tigers, having famously made his AFL debut of their 2019 premiership triumph.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
