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PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Lachlan Murphy Neck Test Paul Seedsman Concussion Ongoing Rory Sloane Knee SeasonUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Murphy is expected to return after the Crows took a cautious approach with his neck soreness last week, having trained last Friday ahead of the clash against Brisbane. Riley Thilthorpe is also ready to resume after a knee complaint, while first-year midfielder Zac Taylor will return from a broken thumb this week. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Joe Daniher Shoulder 2-4 weeks Kai Lohmann Ankle 3 weeks Dan McStay Ankle 2-3 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Daniher and McStay are both back running and closing in on being available. Daniher ran strongly at a light session on Tuesday and is in the gym strengthening his shoulder, while McStay moved more gingerly and at a slower pace. Neither took part in team drills. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN David Cuningham Knee TBC Ed Curnow Calf 2-4 weeks Josh Honey Knee 1 week Jack Martin Calf 1 week Oscar McDonald Back Indefinite Mitch McGovern Hamstring 8-10 weeks Harry McKay Knee 5 weeks Luke Parks Foot 11 weeks Marc Pittonet Knee 5-9 weeks Liam Stocker Shoulder Test Zac Williams Calf 10-12 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Blues will lose Williams for the next three months, but Young should return from the League’s health and safety protocols. Martin and Stocker are outside chances to return this weekend. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Charlie Dean Foot 6 weeks Jamie Elliott Shoulder Test Brodie Grundy Knee 8 weeks Ash Johnson Hamstring 4-5 weeks Will Kelly Hip 2-3 weeks Nathan Kreuger Shoulder Season Jack Magden Shoulder TBC Jordan Roughead Finger TBC Tom Wilson Back 3-4 monthsUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Collingwood's depleted defence has been hit again with Jack Madgen set to miss a period after dislocating his shoulder against the Western Bulldogs last Friday night. The Pies could welcome back Jamie Elliott from shoulder surgery in the west on Sunday night. Jordan Roughead is still missing after undergoing finger surgery. Scott Pendlebury and Jack Ginnivan missed the loss at Marvel Stadium due to illness, but both have trained this week and are expected to return against Fremantle. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jye Caldwell Shoulder Test Nik Cox Foot TBC Michael Hurley Hip Indefinite Harrison Jones Ankle Test Kyle Langford Hamstring 1-2 weeks Andrew Phillips Hamstring Test Will Snelling Calf 1-2 weeks James Stewart Calf Test Jake Stringer Hamstring 1-2 weeks Patrick Voss Foot 2-4 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Cox sustained a Lisfranc injury to his right foot in a VFL practice match over the weekend and is set for surgery, which will sideline him for a significant chunk of games. Caldwell hurt his AC joint after a big collision with Tom McCartin against the Swans but hasn’t yet been ruled out by the Bombers for this week. - Cal Twomey
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Nat Fyfe Back TBA Joel Hamling Knee Test Matthew Johnson Ankle Test Matt Taberner Hamstring Test Joel Western Hamstring TBAUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Dockers injury list clears further this week, with Sam Switkowski out of concussion protocols and Michael Walters coming out of health and safety protocols late in the week. Johnson has been cleared to play and will likely resume in the WAFL before pushing to make his debut. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jon Ceglar Foot 4 weeks Jack Henry Foot TBC Shaun Higgins General soreness Test Max Holmes Ankle TBC Sam Menegola Knee Test Esava Ratugolea Ankle 4-6 weeks Sam Simpson Concussion TBC Rhys Stanley Ankle TestUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Stanley is in doubt for Saturday's clash against Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium after hurting his ankle against St Kilda. Higgins will also be monitored after missing last weekend with general soreness. Jed Bews has cleared concussion protocols and will be available for selection. Henry and Menegola are still missing due to foot and knee issues respectively. Ratugolea underwent ankle surgery last week and is still at least a month away from returning. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Josh Corbett Hip 1 week Ben King Knee Season Jack Lukosius Knee 3-4 weeks Jeremy Sharp Hip Test Bodhi Uwland Back IndefiniteUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Lukosius still hasn't trained with the main group since re-aggravating a knee injury against Sydney in round eight. The club says he'll be back sometime after the mid-season bye. Sharp will undergo a test this week to assess his availability for selection. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jack Buckley Knee 6-8 weeks Brent Daniels Foot Test Phil Davis Hamstring 2-4 weeks Jacob Hopper Knee 4-6 weeks Daniel Lloyd Shoulder TestUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Quiet on the injury front for the Giants, but small forwards Daniels and Lloyd are expected to be closing in on a return to play after long layo***. Daniels fractured the Lisfranc joint in his foot at pre-season training in February and has not played since. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Tyler Brockman Shoulder TBC Jack Gunston Ankle TBC Emerson Jeka Hamstring 2 weeks Changkuoth Jiath Hamstring Test Ben McEvoy Neck 8 weeks Tom Phillips Ankle 6 weeks Ned Reeves Shoulder TBC Josh Ward Concussion 1-2 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Triple premiership forward Gunston is set to miss a period on the sidelines after suffering a medial ligament strain of his right ankle. The Hawks expect to regain Tom Mitchell after he was managed for the clash against the Tigers. Jiath is a chance to return for the trip to Launceston after missing the past month with a hamstring strain. Young gun Ward suffered a concussion in the VFL on Sunday in a marking contest with Sydney Stack. He won't be available at any level this weekend. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Kade Chandler Suspended Round 12 James Harmes Hamstriing TBC Michael Hibberd Calf TBC Blake Howes Foot 8-10 weeks Andy Moniz-Wakefield Concussion Test Christian Salem Knee 1 week Joel Smith Ankle 7-8 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Demons are likely to lose Harmes, but Salem is closing on a return from a long-term issue. Taj Woewodin (Concussion) returned through the VFL last weekend. Chandler is suspended for the next fortnight. - Riley Beveridge
Check out your club's injury updates after round nine.
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Lachlan Murphy Neck Test Paul Seedsman Concussion Ongoing Rory Sloane Knee SeasonUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Murphy is expected to return after the Crows took a cautious approach with his neck soreness last week, having trained last Friday ahead of the clash against Brisbane. Riley Thilthorpe is also ready to resume after a knee complaint, while first-year midfielder Zac Taylor will return from a broken thumb this week. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Joe Daniher Shoulder 2-4 weeks Kai Lohmann Ankle 3 weeks Dan McStay Ankle 2-3 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Daniher and McStay are both back running and closing in on being available. Daniher ran strongly at a light session on Tuesday and is in the gym strengthening his shoulder, while McStay moved more gingerly and at a slower pace. Neither took part in team drills. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN David Cuningham Knee TBC Ed Curnow Calf 2-4 weeks Josh Honey Knee 1 week Jack Martin Calf 1 week Oscar McDonald Back Indefinite Mitch McGovern Hamstring 8-10 weeks Harry McKay Knee 5 weeks Luke Parks Foot 11 weeks Marc Pittonet Knee 5-9 weeks Liam Stocker Shoulder Test Zac Williams Calf 10-12 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Blues will lose Williams for the next three months, but Young should return from the League’s health and safety protocols. Martin and Stocker are outside chances to return this weekend. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Charlie Dean Foot 6 weeks Jamie Elliott Shoulder Test Brodie Grundy Knee 8 weeks Ash Johnson Hamstring 4-5 weeks Will Kelly Hip 2-3 weeks Nathan Kreuger Shoulder Season Jack Magden Shoulder TBC Jordan Roughead Finger TBC Tom Wilson Back 3-4 monthsUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Collingwood's depleted defence has been hit again with Jack Madgen set to miss a period after dislocating his shoulder against the Western Bulldogs last Friday night. The Pies could welcome back Jamie Elliott from shoulder surgery in the west on Sunday night. Jordan Roughead is still missing after undergoing finger surgery. Scott Pendlebury and Jack Ginnivan missed the loss at Marvel Stadium due to illness, but both have trained this week and are expected to return against Fremantle. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jye Caldwell Shoulder Test Nik Cox Foot TBC Michael Hurley Hip Indefinite Harrison Jones Ankle Test Kyle Langford Hamstring 1-2 weeks Andrew Phillips Hamstring Test Will Snelling Calf 1-2 weeks James Stewart Calf Test Jake Stringer Hamstring 1-2 weeks Patrick Voss Foot 2-4 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Cox sustained a Lisfranc injury to his right foot in a VFL practice match over the weekend and is set for surgery, which will sideline him for a significant chunk of games. Caldwell hurt his AC joint after a big collision with Tom McCartin against the Swans but hasn’t yet been ruled out by the Bombers for this week. - Cal Twomey
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Nat Fyfe Back TBA Joel Hamling Knee Test Matthew Johnson Ankle Test Matt Taberner Hamstring Test Joel Western Hamstring TBAUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Dockers injury list clears further this week, with Sam Switkowski out of concussion protocols and Michael Walters coming out of health and safety protocols late in the week. Johnson has been cleared to play and will likely resume in the WAFL before pushing to make his debut. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jon Ceglar Foot 4 weeks Jack Henry Foot TBC Shaun Higgins General soreness Test Max Holmes Ankle TBC Sam Menegola Knee Test Esava Ratugolea Ankle 4-6 weeks Sam Simpson Concussion TBC Rhys Stanley Ankle TestUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Stanley is in doubt for Saturday's clash against Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium after hurting his ankle against St Kilda. Higgins will also be monitored after missing last weekend with general soreness. Jed Bews has cleared concussion protocols and will be available for selection. Henry and Menegola are still missing due to foot and knee issues respectively. Ratugolea underwent ankle surgery last week and is still at least a month away from returning. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Josh Corbett Hip 1 week Ben King Knee Season Jack Lukosius Knee 3-4 weeks Jeremy Sharp Hip Test Bodhi Uwland Back IndefiniteUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Lukosius still hasn't trained with the main group since re-aggravating a knee injury against Sydney in round eight. The club says he'll be back sometime after the mid-season bye. Sharp will undergo a test this week to assess his availability for selection. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Jack Buckley Knee 6-8 weeks Brent Daniels Foot Test Phil Davis Hamstring 2-4 weeks Jacob Hopper Knee 4-6 weeks Daniel Lloyd Shoulder TestUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Quiet on the injury front for the Giants, but small forwards Daniels and Lloyd are expected to be closing in on a return to play after long layo***. Daniels fractured the Lisfranc joint in his foot at pre-season training in February and has not played since. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Tyler Brockman Shoulder TBC Jack Gunston Ankle TBC Emerson Jeka Hamstring 2 weeks Changkuoth Jiath Hamstring Test Ben McEvoy Neck 8 weeks Tom Phillips Ankle 6 weeks Ned Reeves Shoulder TBC Josh Ward Concussion 1-2 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Triple premiership forward Gunston is set to miss a period on the sidelines after suffering a medial ligament strain of his right ankle. The Hawks expect to regain Tom Mitchell after he was managed for the clash against the Tigers. Jiath is a chance to return for the trip to Launceston after missing the past month with a hamstring strain. Young gun Ward suffered a concussion in the VFL on Sunday in a marking contest with Sydney Stack. He won't be available at any level this weekend. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Kade Chandler Suspended Round 12 James Harmes Hamstriing TBC Michael Hibberd Calf TBC Blake Howes Foot 8-10 weeks Andy Moniz-Wakefield Concussion Test Christian Salem Knee 1 week Joel Smith Ankle 7-8 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Demons are likely to lose Harmes, but Salem is closing on a return from a long-term issue. Taj Woewodin (Concussion) returned through the VFL last weekend. Chandler is suspended for the next fortnight. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Miller Bergman Shoulder Season Aiden Bonar Hamstring 3 weeks Charlie Comben Knee Test Ben Cunnington Testicular cancer Indefinite Eddie Ford Ankle 1-2 weeks Aaron Hall Hamstring Test Jason Horne-Francis Hamstring Test Ben McKay Knee 1 week Jared Polec Foot 1-2 weeks Jy Simpkin Hamstring Test Phoenix Spicer Hamstring 1-2 weeks Tristan Xerri Foot 1 weekUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The Kangaroos should regain Hugh Greenwood (H&S protocols), Horne-Francis and Simpkin this weekend. Comben and Hall are also outside chances to return. Ford, McKay and Polec are likely still a week away at least. Josh Goater (Concussion) made his comeback through the VFL last weekend. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Riley Bonner Ankle 2-3 weeks Scott Lycett Shoulder 10-11 weeks Trent McKenzie Knee 3-5 weeks Jake Pasini Knee Season Josh Sinn Groin TBCUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Bonner resumes running this week after spraining his right ankle in round eight. Pasini is recovering after undergoing surgery to repair his left anterior cruciate ligament, with the defender moved to the Power's inactive list. Trent Dumont and Tom Jonas will clear the AFL's health and safety protocols this week. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER Noah Balta Hamstring 4-6 weeks Josh Gibcus H&S protocols Test Jack Graham Toe Test Marlion Pickett Suspension Round 11Updated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Balta is now set for a decent stint on the sidelines, while Graham is touch-and-go for this week. Rhyan Mansell is available for selection after serving his suspension. Robbie Tarrant was rested in the second half of the VFL. – Sarah Black
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Dan Butler Achilles Test Nick Coffield ACL Season Dan Hannebery Calf Indefinite Jack Hayes Knee Season Jack Higgins Concussion 1-2 weeks Jack Steele Shoulder 6-8 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
St Kilda skipper Steele will miss at least the next six weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery this week following an incident in the win over Geelong on Saturday. The Saints will also be without small forward Higgins after he suffered a second concussion of 2022. Butler is a chance to return after missing last weekend due to Achilles soreness, which he has carried throughout the season. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Harry Cunningham Abdominal TBC Sam Naismith Knee Season Angus Sheldrick Knee 4 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The news isn't great on Cunningham, who has a strained abdominal tendon and won't be back until at least after the bye. Sheldrick is expected to begin running this week but is still a little way off returning. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Oscar Allen Foot TBC Campbell Chesser Ankle Inactive Tom Cole Ankle Inactive Liam Duggan Knee TBC Andrew Gaff Quad Test Shannon Hurn Calf Test Tom Joyce Ankle TBC Josh Kennedy Knee Test Zac Langdon Ankle 4-5 weeks Nic Naitanui Knee 6 weeks Xavier O'Neill Knee TBC Jack Petruccelle Hamstring TBC Willie Rioli Hamstring 6 weeks Liam Ryan Hamstring TBC Dom Sheed Ankle 2-3 weeks Luke Shuey Hamstring TestUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Shuey trained with the main group on Monday and looks ready to resume, while Gaff and on modified duties alongside Petruccelle. Kennedy didn't train and looks unlikely to return this week. Sheed is closing in on his return and was integrated to the main group. Rioli's hamstring injury is significant, but he was able to complete a running session on his own. O'Neill is wearing a large brace on his right knee and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Duggan has spent time with the rehab group after playing through a knee complaint. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Josh Bruce Knee 4-5 weeks Tim English Hamstring 1 week Riley Garcia Knee 1-2 weeks Mitch Hannan Concussion Indefinite Lachie Hunter Personal TBC Jason Johannisen Calf Test Toby McLean Knee 4-5 weeks Aaron Naughton Knee Test Tim O'Brien Calf Test Laitham Vandermeer Hamstring 6-7 weeks Mitch Wallis Foot 1-2 weeks Cody Weightman Collarbone 1-2 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Naughton jammed his knee against Collingwood so will have to get through training this week given his soreness. English continues to recover from training but is unlikely to be available until next week. Johannisen is expected to be available after his long stint on the sidelines with his calf injury. - Cal Twomey
*Placed on the club's long-term injury list
Early prognosis
The Kangaroos should regain Hugh Greenwood (H&S protocols), Horne-Francis and Simpkin this weekend. Comben and Hall are also outside chances to return. Ford, McKay and Polec are likely still a week away at least. Josh Goater (Concussion) made his comeback through the VFL last weekend. - Riley Beveridge
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Riley Bonner Ankle 2-3 weeks Scott Lycett Shoulder 10-11 weeks Trent McKenzie Knee 3-5 weeks Jake Pasini Knee Season Josh Sinn Groin TBCUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Bonner resumes running this week after spraining his right ankle in round eight. Pasini is recovering after undergoing surgery to repair his left anterior cruciate ligament, with the defender moved to the Power's inactive list. Trent Dumont and Tom Jonas will clear the AFL's health and safety protocols this week. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER Noah Balta Hamstring 4-6 weeks Josh Gibcus H&S protocols Test Jack Graham Toe Test Marlion Pickett Suspension Round 11Updated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Balta is now set for a decent stint on the sidelines, while Graham is touch-and-go for this week. Rhyan Mansell is available for selection after serving his suspension. Robbie Tarrant was rested in the second half of the VFL. – Sarah Black
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Dan Butler Achilles Test Nick Coffield ACL Season Dan Hannebery Calf Indefinite Jack Hayes Knee Season Jack Higgins Concussion 1-2 weeks Jack Steele Shoulder 6-8 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
St Kilda skipper Steele will miss at least the next six weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery this week following an incident in the win over Geelong on Saturday. The Saints will also be without small forward Higgins after he suffered a second concussion of 2022. Butler is a chance to return after missing last weekend due to Achilles soreness, which he has carried throughout the season. - Josh Gabelich
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Harry Cunningham Abdominal TBC Sam Naismith Knee Season Angus Sheldrick Knee 4 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
The news isn't great on Cunningham, who has a strained abdominal tendon and won't be back until at least after the bye. Sheldrick is expected to begin running this week but is still a little way off returning. - Michael Whiting
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Oscar Allen Foot TBC Campbell Chesser Ankle Inactive Tom Cole Ankle Inactive Liam Duggan Knee TBC Andrew Gaff Quad Test Shannon Hurn Calf Test Tom Joyce Ankle TBC Josh Kennedy Knee Test Zac Langdon Ankle 4-5 weeks Nic Naitanui Knee 6 weeks Xavier O'Neill Knee TBC Jack Petruccelle Hamstring TBC Willie Rioli Hamstring 6 weeks Liam Ryan Hamstring TBC Dom Sheed Ankle 2-3 weeks Luke Shuey Hamstring TestUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Shuey trained with the main group on Monday and looks ready to resume, while Gaff and on modified duties alongside Petruccelle. Kennedy didn't train and looks unlikely to return this week. Sheed is closing in on his return and was integrated to the main group. Rioli's hamstring injury is significant, but he was able to complete a running session on his own. O'Neill is wearing a large brace on his right knee and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Duggan has spent time with the rehab group after playing through a knee complaint. – Nathan Schmook
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN Josh Bruce Knee 4-5 weeks Tim English Hamstring 1 week Riley Garcia Knee 1-2 weeks Mitch Hannan Concussion Indefinite Lachie Hunter Personal TBC Jason Johannisen Calf Test Toby McLean Knee 4-5 weeks Aaron Naughton Knee Test Tim O'Brien Calf Test Laitham Vandermeer Hamstring 6-7 weeks Mitch Wallis Foot 1-2 weeks Cody Weightman Collarbone 1-2 weeksUpdated: May 17, 2022
Early prognosis
Naughton jammed his knee against Collingwood so will have to get through training this week given his soreness. English continues to recover from training but is unlikely to be available until next week. Johannisen is expected to be available after his long stint on the sidelines with his calf injury. - Cal Twomey
*Placed on the club's long-term injury list
Stanley is in doubt for Saturday's clash against Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium after hurting his ankle against St Kilda. Higgins will also be monitored after missing last weekend with general soreness. Jed Bews has cleared concussion protocols and will be available for selection. Henry and Menegola are still missing due to foot and knee issues respectively. Ratugolea underwent ankle surgery last week and is still at least a month away from returning.
That's interesting - so could be no Stanley, certainly no Ratugolea or Ceglar meaning Blicavs would have to be the main ruck I guess.
Just wondering if Sam Hayes could be an on field starter option given the cats ruck issues
RICHMOND'S Marlion Pickett will not run out onto the MCG in the Tigers' Indigenous jumper he designed with his partner after failing to overturn an AFL suspension at the Tribunal.
Pickett was offered a one-match ban for a high bump on Hawthorn livewire Dylan Moore during Saturday's round nine encounter.
But the charge was upheld on Tuesday night with the Tigers failing to have Pickett's contact downgraded from medium to low impact.
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Richmond's Marlion Pickett bumps Hawthorn's Dylan Moore during the second quarter
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He will be forced to sit out the Dreamtime game, taking place at the MCG for the first time since 2019 after COVID-19 forced it to be held in Darwin and Perth during the last two seasons.
Pickett and his partner Jessica Nannup designed the Tigers' Indigenous jumper for this year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
The 30-year-old argued he was only going for the ball when he decided to lay a shepherd on Moore so teammate Liam Baker could collect possession.
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Pickett told the Tribunal it was a safe bump that was delivered with a level of force of "three out of 10".
"I dropped my level to make it safe because there was a height difference between me (and Moore)," Pickett said.
Marlion Pickett with his family after the 2019 Grand Final. Picture: AFL Photos
The AFL's legal counsel Nick Pane said the incident could never be deemed to be low impact.
"It was more good luck than good technique Moore wasn’t injured," Pane told the Tribunal.
The 30-year-old's rise to the AFL has been one of the most inspirational stories of all-time after he starred on debut in Richmond's 2019 grand-final win.
Pickett has since played 45 games for the Tigers, including the 2020 premiership victory at the Gabba.
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"The jumper he’s put on show is significant to him and his people and it’s just one of those events," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said earlier on Tuesday.
"He plays the game a hard, tough Richmond style and it’s unfortunate he finds himself in trouble with the Tribunal.
"It’s a football act and goes into a contest not hoping to cause injury but we understand these are the rules of the game."
Sydney also opted to head to the Tribunal after midfielder James Rowbottom was charged with engaging in rough conduct against Essendon star Zach Merrett.
Rowbottom was offered a one-match suspension with the Match Review Officer grading the incident during the second quarter of Saturday night's match as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.
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James Rowbottom may attract MRO attention for collecting Zach Merrett high in this clash
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The charge was upheld by the Tribunal and Rowbottom will miss the Swans' Friday night blockbuster against Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Sydney argued Rowbottom did not deliver a bump and there was no contact to Merrett's head.
But the Tribunal panel disagreed after deliberating for almost 40 minutes.
Pickett was offered a one-match ban for a high bump on Hawthorn livewire Dylan Moore during Saturday's round nine encounter.
But the charge was upheld on Tuesday night with the Tigers failing to have Pickett's contact downgraded from medium to low impact.
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Richmond's Marlion Pickett bumps Hawthorn's Dylan Moore during the second quarter
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He will be forced to sit out the Dreamtime game, taking place at the MCG for the first time since 2019 after COVID-19 forced it to be held in Darwin and Perth during the last two seasons.
Pickett and his partner Jessica Nannup designed the Tigers' Indigenous jumper for this year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
The 30-year-old argued he was only going for the ball when he decided to lay a shepherd on Moore so teammate Liam Baker could collect possession.
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Pickett told the Tribunal it was a safe bump that was delivered with a level of force of "three out of 10".
"I dropped my level to make it safe because there was a height difference between me (and Moore)," Pickett said.
Marlion Pickett with his family after the 2019 Grand Final. Picture: AFL Photos
The AFL's legal counsel Nick Pane said the incident could never be deemed to be low impact.
"It was more good luck than good technique Moore wasn’t injured," Pane told the Tribunal.
The 30-year-old's rise to the AFL has been one of the most inspirational stories of all-time after he starred on debut in Richmond's 2019 grand-final win.
Pickett has since played 45 games for the Tigers, including the 2020 premiership victory at the Gabba.
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"The jumper he’s put on show is significant to him and his people and it’s just one of those events," Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said earlier on Tuesday.
"He plays the game a hard, tough Richmond style and it’s unfortunate he finds himself in trouble with the Tribunal.
"It’s a football act and goes into a contest not hoping to cause injury but we understand these are the rules of the game."
Sydney also opted to head to the Tribunal after midfielder James Rowbottom was charged with engaging in rough conduct against Essendon star Zach Merrett.
Rowbottom was offered a one-match suspension with the Match Review Officer grading the incident during the second quarter of Saturday night's match as careless conduct, medium impact and high contact.
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James Rowbottom may attract MRO attention for collecting Zach Merrett high in this clash
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The charge was upheld by the Tribunal and Rowbottom will miss the Swans' Friday night blockbuster against Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Sydney argued Rowbottom did not deliver a bump and there was no contact to Merrett's head.
But the Tribunal panel disagreed after deliberating for almost 40 minutes.
