South West AFL: Marlion Pickett in hot water over bump while Isiah Winder modest in West Coast outing

Manjimup’s Marlion Pickett is in hot water with the AFL’s match review officer after a heavy bump on Hawthorn small forward Dylan Moore during his latest outing for Richmond Tigers on Saturday. The two-time premiership player ran out for the Tigers in their 17.15 (117) to 14.10 (94) victory over Hawthorn during round nine of the 2022 AFL season. The bump occurred during the second quarter, with a well-executed hip and shoulder on the boundary line in front of Richmond’s interchange bench. After Moore was taken to the changerooms by Hawthorn’s doctor for a concussion check, he managed to play out the game. However, Pickett has since been handed a one-match ban for engaging in rough conduct. Pickett finished with 18 disposals, four marks, four tackles, four score involvements, three clearances, and 12 pressure acts. Meanwhile, Bunbury’s Isiah Winder was a modest contributor in the West Coast Eagles’ latest drubbing, going down to reigning premiers Melbourne Demons 5.8 (38) to 16.16 (112) on Sunday. The 74-point loss was the latest in a disastrous season for the Eagles, with injuries and COVID-19 slashing the number of available players. Appearing in the midfield, Winder finished with 10 disposals, two marks, two score involvements, and 14 pressure acts.