KYSAIAH Pickett’s impact this season was far greater than you could expect from a third-year footballer.
After winning a premiership in just his 39th game last season, Pickett played in 23 of Melbourne’s 24 matches throughout 2022.
In a short space of time, the 21-year-old has become a pivotal part of the Demons’ forward structure, causing chaos at ground level both with and without the ball in hand.
Pickett placed eighth in the club’s best and fairest this year, showing consistent growth in his first 62 matches at the top level.
The numbers
Following a 40-goal season in 2021, Pickett delivered 41 majors from two less games this time around.
Goals: 41
One-percenters: 24
Score assists: 19
Pressure acts: 17.4 per game
Disposals: 10.4 per game
Tackles: 2.7 per game
Marks: 2.4 per game
Inside 50s: 1.8 per game
A highlight
When Melbourne needed a hero in Round 22, with a spot in the top four up for grabs, Pickett delivered.
The No.36 turned a small opening into a match winning moment, throwing boot to ball for a brilliant goal to sink the Blues with just 11 seconds left on the clock.
Best outing
After visiting the community in Alice Springs, Kysaiah Pickett turned it on for the local fans at TIO Traeger Park in Round 18.
The lively forward had a career-best haul of six goals, scoring from seven of his 14 disposals to help Melbourne secure a 14-point win over the Power.
A quote
Simon Goodwin on what Pickett offers:
“He brings enormous pressure, but his skill is unbelievable.”
Something social
Celebrating game No.50 against the Swans in Round 12, Pickett had plenty of family in support at the MCG.
