Richmond caretaker coach Andrew McQualter insists Marlion Pickett would not want to handle Tigers teammates in relation to dealing with a Perth court docket.
Pickett 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 felony harm.
The 31-year-old resumed coaching with Tigers teammates at Punt Rd on Thursday, however has not been chosen for the conflict with St Kilda on Saturday evening.
McQualter confirmed the twin premiership star will probably be free to return in opposition to Brisbane in spherical 16, after the Tigers’ bye.
“He’s a resilient guy,” McQualter instructed reporters on Friday.
“He’s been through a lot in his life, Marlion. We thought this week was appropriate just to give him the time off, but he’ll be fine.”
McQualter dismissed ideas Richmond are sweeping the Pickett scenario underneath the rug however stated the utility won’t be required to elucidate himself to his teammates.
“He doesn’t need to address our group,” McQualter stated.
“We love Marlion, we look after him and we understand what he’s about.”
McQualter echoed Tigers veteran Trent Cotchin’s sentiments in saying the membership will proceed to assist Pickett.
“We’ve just thrown our arms around him this week and welcomed him back to the club on Thursday,” McQualter stated.
“We love Marlion in our team. It’s been a big week for him emotionally, but we’ll just continue to support him.”
Speaking on Thursday forward of his three hundredth AFL recreation, triple-premiership captain Cotchin stated Pickett stays an essential a part of the Richmond set-up.
“What he brings is really special from a leadership point of view, not just with our Indigenous boys but our whole group,” Cotchin stated.
“Knowing the person that Marlion is, he’ll stay strong and we’ll be right behind him.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
