Melbourne superstar Kysaiah Pickett can expect scrutiny from the Match Review Officer (MRO) for tripping Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard.
During the hotly-contested King's Birthday clash at the MCG, Pickett lifted his right leg to impeded the run of Maynard towards a loose ball.
The Pies defender attempted to hurdle the Demon gun, but failed to do so, and landed heavily on the ground.
As a result, Maynard dislocated his right shoulder, and came straight from the ground. He played no further part in the match.
However, what will work in Pickett's favour is the fact that the premiership Pie exited the ground previously with a sore shoulder, and returned to the field.
Maynard dislocated his shoulder for the first time in the opening quarter minutes into the contest, and bravely played on despite the hindrance.
Let met get this straight Dee fans boo Maynard but actively celebrate the grub Kysaiah ‘Sniper’ Pickett.
Not to mention the rest of the AFL community who’d be sharpening the pitch forks if Maynard did this but 🦗
#AFLPiesDees pic.twitter.com/XBV3Wd9jLG
— Jacob ⚫️⚪️🤘 (@MetalcoreMagpie) June 8, 2026
Despite Pickett's action, Maynard was susceptible to another injury, and the result of the contest was the cause of the second dislocation.
The Melbourne star is looking at a fine.
Another incident the MRO will be looking at is Billy Frampton's tackle on former teammate Brody Mihocek.
Frampton suplexed Mihocek in a tackle, resulting in the Demons recruit landing on his head and injuring his neck. He was taken to hospital for scans, with results confirming a fracture in his neck.
The former Pie tripped and went lower to the ground in a bid to evade Frampton.
Frampton did follow through with the tackle, and brought him to the ground as his ex-teammate was in a vulnerable position.
Frampton will be sweating on a potential three-week suspension given the grading of impact will be severe due to Mihocek stretchered off the ground.
The MRO will need to determine if the Pies defender exercised a satisfactory duty of care.
