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King's faith | Can Pickett go from 'highlight reel' to League's best?
Steven King believes Kysaiah Pickett not only has the tools and ability to become the League's best player, but also the mentality.
MELBOURNE coach Steven King believes explosive star Kysaiah Pickett not only has the tools and ability required to become the League's best player, but also the mentality.
Pickett has produced a scintillating start to the season, underlined by his Virgin Australia Mark of the Year contender over Campbell Gray in last-round's win over Richmond.
The spectacular leap completed the 24-year-old's best-on-ground display, just days after he was allowed a quick trip to Darwin to see his daughter.
First-year coach King has been taken back by Pickett's desire to be the best since arriving at the Demons, with the lightning-quick talent allowed to flourish this season in a full-time midfield role.
The key numbers behind Richmond’s Anzac Day Eve clash
Richmond suffered a 54-point loss to Melbourne at the MCG on Friday night.
26…Patrick Retschko disposals, as the wingman shone in just his second AFL game, and first on the MCG.
15, 503…kicks and metres gained from Retschko, as he constantly drove the Tigers forward.
28, 6, 65…disposals, tackles and pressure points from Dion Prestia, who battled hard throughout the entire contest.
Dion Prestia spoke to Richmond Media following the Tigers' loss against Melbourne on Anzac Day Eve.
2, 8…goals and score involvements from Seth Campbell, who was always dangerous when the ball entered Richmond’s attacking area.
Watch all the best plays from Richmond's Round 7 clash with Melbourne.
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Whateley and Simpson believe Kozzy is now in the AFL's "top bracket"
Kysaiah Pickett delivered one of the season’s best individual performances on ANZAC Eve, winning the Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes Medal against Richmond thanks to a game-high 29 disposals, four goals and a mark of the year contender.
But that sensational performance has not been an anomaly for the Demon this season.
Since Kozzy has been predominantly moved into the midfield, the 24-year-old has averaged 24 disposals, six score involvements, five tackles and one goal per game – phenomenal numbers.
In fact, Gerard Whateley believes Pickett has elevated his game to the level of Nick Daicos and Marcus Bontempelli.
“Melbourne has lived its end of the bargain by giving him the midfield minutes – he's up beyond 80% now,” Whateley told SEN’s Crunch Time.
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