THE CERTAINTIES OF ROUND 17Andrew Slevison
SEN
9 July 2022Gold Coast v RichmondPickett to have 15+ disposals and take 3+ marksMarlion Pickett has been superb for the Tigers in recent weeks.
Against West Coast last weekend, he had a career-high 25 disposals along with seven marks, six inside 50s and five tackles as one of his side’s very best.
That match took his season average to 17.2 touches as well as five marks and it is these two stats categories we will hone in on here.
Pickett finally gets the chance to wear the Indigenous jumper he designed with partner Jessica after missing out a few times this year.
Inspired by that, Pickett should take at least three marks and having picked up 15 or more disposals in eight of 11 games this year, he is primed to hit at least that tally again.
Ellis to have 15+ disposalsFormer Tiger Brandon Ellis has been a fairly consistent performer for the Suns this season.
He is averaging 19.9 disposals in season 2022, falling under 15 touches just once in 15 outings.
In his two appearances against his former club, Ellis has picked up 17 and 28 disposals.
With that in mind, the premiership Tiger should find himself gathering at least 15 possessions on Saturday.
He may even find himself gracing the same wing as Pickett.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/07/08/the-14-certainties-for-the-rest-of-round-17/
