Marlion Pickett is a former two-time premiership AFL footballer who played for the Richmond Tigers. After a troubled youth, including a stint in jail, Marlion was the first AFL player to win a premiership in his debut game since 1926. Marlion announced his retirement from AFL and played his 91st and final game in August 2024 against Gold Coast at Melbourne’s MCG.
From prison to premiership glory; this is Marlion Pickett’s extraordinary story. It’s the third quarter in the biggest game of the season. A young man lines up for goal. The 100,000 strong crowd leaps to its feet and roars as Marlion Pickett sends the ball soaring through the goalposts...
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