May 15, 2007
From Herald Sun
MELBOURNE has imposed a one-game suspension on Byron Pickett after he failed to attend the club's match against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Pickett was an emergency for the game against the Bulldogs, but has admitted to Melbourne he drank alcohol the night before the game.
He has been ruled out of selection for both Melbourne and its VFL affiliate Sandringham this weekend, and has been told he will not be considered for senior selection for the next four weeks.
"The football department, in consultation with the senior leadership group, have requested Byron to consider his future during this week," Melbourne said in a statement.
"If Byron decides to continue his future with the Melbourne Football Club, he will be required to play with Sandringham Football Club for at least four weeks, and will not be considered for AFL selection in that time period.
MELBOURNE has imposed a one-game suspension on Byron Pickett after he failed to attend the club's match against the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Pickett was an emergency for the game against the Bulldogs, but has admitted to Melbourne he drank alcohol the night before the game.
He has been ruled out of selection for both Melbourne and its VFL affiliate Sandringham this weekend, and has been told he will not be considered for senior selection for the next four weeks.
"The football department, in consultation with the senior leadership group, have requested Byron to consider his future during this week," Melbourne said in a statement.
"If Byron decides to continue his future with the Melbourne Football Club, he will be required to play with Sandringham Football Club for at least four weeks, and will not be considered for AFL selection in that time period.
"Byron fully understands and accepts this disciplinary action.
"The club believes that a fit and committed Byron Pickett is an important component of our team, and hope that he can apply himself to get back to his best form in the weeks ahead, should he decide to continue his AFL career."
Pickett, 29, is a veteran of 198 games and was a premiership player with the Kangaroos and Port Adelaide before he joined the Demons.
Melbourne is yet to win a game this season and play reigning premier West Coast at Subiaco Oval in round eight.
