Season in short:
Picken has established himself as one of the most feared taggers in the game. With a close-checking style, Picken built on those skills in 2014 shutting down some of the game’s best.
Playing all 22 games in 2014 and overcoming Gold Coast’s Gary Ablett and North Melbourne’s Lindsay Thomas – Picken put in a consistent season.
PLAYER PROFILE: View Liam Picken's player profile and 2014 season statistics.
Most impressive was Picken’s ability to win his own ball, averaging 18 disposals for the year, including a pleasing performance in the Dogs 63-point loss to Sydney in round 22. Picken amassed 25 disposals, 10 marks and six tackles.
The stat that mattered:
Although stopping some of the game’s best in 2014, Picken managed to average 18 disposals, showing he has the ability to hurt sides on the attack.
What they said:
“He just plays it as hard and as tight as he possibly can and that’s not always the case with people playing that position.
“He’s a very important part of our side. He’s a lot more versatile than people give him credit for.” – Bulldogs senior assistant coach Brett Montgomery on Picken in August 2014.
