Welcome to the Tigers Marlion Pickett!

[MalenyTiger]

I know we're mainly using him as a midfielder but could he replace one of our small forwards i.e. Rioli to bring some added pressure in our forward half. With Cotch coming in next week there's less requirement for him to be in the midfield.

 

[mrposhman]

I know we're mainly using him as a midfielder but could he replace one of our small forwards i.e. Rioli to bring some added pressure in our forward half. With Cotch coming in next week there's less requirement for him to be in the midfield.

That might be a good option for him. Personally I don't think he will ever be good enough to be in the starting midfield, doesn't find it enough, doesn't do enough with it when he does, but his pressure could be a real benefit particularly as he's mid sized in the forward line.

 

[Streak]

I know we're mainly using him as a midfielder but could he replace one of our small forwards i.e. Rioli to bring some added pressure in our forward half. With Cotch coming in next week there's less requirement for him to be in the midfield.

On what I know of his time in the WAFL, he is a midfielder. He was always a good player at South Fremantle, but he really blossomed when Tim Kelly left for the Cats and a spot in the middle opened up for him. Until then Marlion was playing mainly HFF/HBF. He was good, but not draft worthy playing those roles.

 

[tigerlove]

Personally thought he was poor. We needed a mid to step up to support Dusty and Bolton with Lambert getting tagged all game and he didn't do that.

Whats his actual role? Defensive or offensive midfielder? Not sure he's doing either that well at the moment.

Agree totally. He had 5 efficient disposals for the whole game . So many times he was front runner for the hard ball and just overran it or let his opponent win it instead. Just the 1 tackle as well. If he's giving up disposals to be defensive then that's not really working either. I've been a reasonable fan but he lost me a bit last night. Needs to improve. He doesn't have the benefit of age like others who are new to AFL. At the moment there's probably not a spot for him when Prestia, Edwards and Cotchin come back.

 

[Ridley]

10 possessions with time in midfield is nowhere near enough impact.

 

[tigerman]

I liked his game on the wing, might have found his best position.

 

[artball]

first Q was mind blowing, helped set that win up

 

[AngryAnt]

Another solid game, building and showing some class. I'm really starting to take note of those crunching bumps he's handing out too.

Does he switch wings each quarter so he can stay on @eZyT's wing?

 

[zgod]

Some of those kicks were just placed so well.

 

[Stoobes]

Outstanding game, great to see. Good user in space and really cracked in, more please!

 

[bairdy380]

Couple of dumb things, couple of great things
There is the man’s footy in a single statement

 

[tigersnake]

I wouldn't want to cop a Marlion hit. Loved his game tonight.

 

[Tigers2011]

Best game since Grand Final. Played with far better intensity tonight & was clean.

 

[wigglyworm]

Best game since Grand Final. Played with far better intensity tonight & was clean.

Still needs to go he option of tacking instead of bumping

 

[taztiger4]

Why was he taking kicks on his left consistently towards the end of the game

showing off

 

[St Kevin]

What a cracking goal. Love his physicality. Continuing to grow.

 

[waiting]

What a cracking goal. Love his physicality. Continuing to grow.

Sure is.
Getting better.

 

[Sintiger]

His last few games have been better than the one before. Just warming up and really good signs
He really hasn’t had any continuity since he came to the tigers and is just starting to get it now

 

[fastin bulbous]

That goal was a ripper, such a pure strike. Seems to have his touch back. He’s a great footballer all right. Time and space to burn all night tonight

 

[eddazol]

Good game tonight.