Marlion Pickett is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club.
He recently made news for being the first player in 67 years to make AFL debut in a grand final. He is set to replace Jack Graham as Jack was ruled out due to a dislocated shoulder.
Pickett is an inspiration for anyone going through a bad break. He made a terrific U-turn in his life after spending two years behind the bars.
If you are wondering what is Marlion Pickett’s background? What are his nationality and ethnicity? And how much is Marlion Pickett’s salary and net worth?
As we kick start with Marlion Pickett wiki, bio, age, height, continue reading to learn about his wife, children, and married life.
Real Name/ Full Name
Marlion Pickett
Age
Born on 6 January 1992, Richmond’s Marlion Pickett is currently 27 years old.
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Residence
Manjimup, WA
Nationality
Australian
Career Background
At age 18, Marlion Pickett was jailed for a number of offenses including burglary in 2010. Nevertheless, he played football in jail and even won ‘best and fairest’ player.
After getting released in 2012, he joined South Fremantle in the West Australian Football League and played there from 2013 to 2019.
He was picked by Tigers aka Richmond Football Club on May 2019 during the mid-season draft. Last week, he won Norm Goss Medal as the best player on the field in Richmond’s VFL grand final.
Height
184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight
84 kg (185 lb)
Wife, Family and Children
AFL player Marlion Pickett is married to his wife Jessica Pickett for several years. The couple live together with their family in Manjimup in WA.
Pickett is a teen father. When he was in jail, his first son Marlion Jr turned one and his second son Latrell was born.
At present, Pickett and his wife share four children.
Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Raven
Eye Color
Brown
Net Worth and Salary
Speaking of Marlion Pickett’s net worth, he has accumulated several thousand dollars over his six-year-long pro football career.
According to sources, AFL players are paid an average salary of $371,000 per year. So, Marlion Pickett’s salary is also expected to be within that mean.
On the other hand, his net worth and earnings are speculated to increase in 2019 with his AFL debut in Grand Final. Currently, Marlion Pickett’s accurate net worth figure is under review.
AFL Marlion Pickett Wiki Bio
- He was born on 6 January 1992 in Western Australia.
- Pickett originally used to play for South Fremantle Football Club in WAFL.
- He was picked by Richmond on May 2019.
- Marlion Pickett is married to his wife Jessica with whom he shares four children.
- He debuted in AFL at final against Greater Western Sydney Giants at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
He is a Noongar Aboriginal, not white. An awesome role model.