Byron Pickett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Byron Pickett
Occupation	Australian Rules Footballer
Date Of Birth	Aug 11, 1977(1977-08-11)
Age	47
Birthplace	Kellerberrin
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Leo

Byron Pickett Biography

Byron Pickett is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on August 11, 1977 in Kellerberrin, Australia. Byron Pickett, born 11 August 1977, is a former professional Australian Rules footballer. He played for three AFL clubs. Pickett was a strong player, who is also known for his tough approach to the game and strength. Pickett is one 12 player with two premiership medallions and a Norm Smith Medal. He also played over 200 AFL games. Pickett was named the Indigenous Team of the Century in 2005, making him one of the most respected Aboriginal players in the game’s history. At the end of 2007, Pickett announced his retirement from AFL.

He was a member of a Kangaroos premiership team in 1999, and then switched to Port Adelaide Football Club in 2002, the same club he had played for in the SANFL.

At only 178 cm and 86 kg, Pickett was not a large Australian Rules player, however he is solidly built and unquestionably tough. Pickett developed a reputation as ‘tough’ player for his aggressive attack on the ball and the man with a frequent tendency to cause opponents serious and painful injuries. Pickett rarely did so outside the rules of the game and consequently was suspended only three times since 2001.

He started his career at Port in 2003 where he kicked 43 goals in 25 games (2nd on the list of top goal kickers in 2003). He was part of Port Adelaide’s first ever AFL premiership in 2004, and his 3-goal, 20 possession performance earnt him the Norm Smith Medal. At the end of the 2005 season Pickett was traded to Melbourne, finishing a successful but short career for Port.

Pickett collided with Brendan Krummel, Hawthorn’s coach in 1999 as he was trying to grab the ball. Pickett smashed Krummel’s nose and was left with short-term amnesia. The AFL did not charge Pickett with any charges. However, he was given a free kick. Krummel publicly supported Pickett’s actions, despite his injuries.

Byron Pickett Net Worth

Byron Pickett is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Byron Pickett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Pickett, who was nicknamed “Choppy”, burst onto fame in 1997 when he joined the North Melbourne Football Club. He played only one match. Pickett had a great 1998 and was awarded the Norwich Rising Star Award.

Pickett was never a professional footballer, but Port senior coach John Cahill wanted to include Pickett in the squad for the 1997 Australian Football League (AFL). Pickett declined the offer due to homesickness. However, he was later nominated for AFL Draft 1996, where he received a take by North Melbourne Football Club.

In 2000, Byron was admitted to a mental health clinic with fears of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other mental illnesses. Pickett was released from the clinic with reports that his mental health was fine.

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Who is Byron Pickett Dating?

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In a round 7, 2006 clash with Fremantle at the MCG, Pickett sent Ryan Crowley to hospital with a broken cheekbone.

Facts & Trivia

Byron Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Byron Pickett celebrates birthday on August 11 of every year.

After round 6 in 2007, the Demons suspended Pickett to a minimum of four weeks at the Sandringham Football Club for the official reason of failing to attend a game. Unofficially, there were club concerns surrounding Pickett’s weight and pre-season work ethic and him turning up to training under the influence of alcohol.

Are Byron and marlion Pickett related?

Pickett is a Noongar Aboriginal Australian man. His father is cousin to former North Melbourne, Port Adelaide and Melbourne player Byron Pickett.

Is Kysaiah Pickett related to Byron Pickett?

Pickett is the nephew of former Demons players Neville Jetta and Byron Pickett. He was nominated for the 2020 AFL Rising Star award in round 11 of the 2020 AFL season.

Did Byron Pickett win a Norm Smith Medal?

He was part of Port Adelaide’s first ever AFL premiership in 2004, and his 3-goal, 20 possession performance earned him the Norm Smith Medal.

Who did Byron Pickett play for?

Controversy has been close at hand since Pickett started his career in 1997 with the Kangaroos for which he played 120 games including the 1999 Premiership. He played another 55 games for Port between 2003 and 2005 and won the Norm Smith medal in Power’s 2004 premiership.

How tall is Kozzy Pickett?

5′ 7″