Marlion Pickett and AFL fan separated by security after supporter touched Richmond star as footy major calls for lifetime suspension
- Marlion Pickett was touched by a football fan on Friday night
- The Richmond star was in a heated exchange with the supporter
- Jordan Lewis has called for a lifetime ban
There have been calls for a footy fan to be suspended for life after AFL star Marlion Pickett was touched by a supporter at the MCG.
Richmond star Pickett was seen in a heated argument with the spectator sitting on the border Friday night during the Tigers’ defeat to the Western Bulldogs.
Footage from the match broadcast showed the fan leaning over the fence and touching Pickett, who had to be separated from the individual by a security guard.
Brisbane legend Jonathan Brown said the audience member was lucky he wasn’t punched by Pickett, while Jordan Lewis called for a lifetime ban.
“You never, never, never touch a player on the ground. I don’t care who you are. That fan over there should be banned for life,” Lewis said.
More to follow.