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Dogs set for improved Port

An intense contest is what Western Bulldogs tagger Liam Picken predicts from Port Adelaide in Darwin, as both sides look to overcome unfamiliar conditions and come away with the four points on Saturday evening.

10:26am  May 31, 2013

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Vote & WIN: Round 3 Dogs Tough Plays

Liam Picken's take-down, Daniel Cross' courageous intercept or Liam Jones' chase and tackle, which one is your Mack Boots Bulldogs Tough Play of the Week? Watch the plays and cast your vote for your chance to WIN a weekly prize of a new pair of Mack Boots.

2:20pm  Apr 15, 2013

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Picken’s perseverance pays off

The saying goes like father, like son but Bill and Liam Picken’s respective football  careers are worlds apart.

11:54am  Feb 21, 2013

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This or That? Liam Picken

10:27am  Jun 12, 2013

Mark of the week - Picko has a lie down

12:06pm  Apr 8, 2013

Picken soars high in London

8:18pm  Nov 8, 2012

Senior List

42

Liam
Picken

Height
183 cm
DOB
01-08-1986
Weight
82 kg
Debut
2009
Games
2013
11
Career
98
Goals
2013
0
Career
29
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
647
Avg
59
LiamPicken

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs:
Clubs: Western Bulldogs
Debut: Rd 2 2009 (North Melbourne)
Recruited from: Hamilton/North Ballarat U18/Williamstown
Brownlow Votes: -

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Tenacious and unselfish, Liam Picken has emerged as a key player in the Bulldogs lineup, becoming one of the most well respected taggers in the competition. He has established himself as being persistent and determined both on and off the field, transitioning from a mature aged rookie in 2009 (selection 30 overall) to solidifying his position in the Bulldogs starting 22 and polling third in the Best and Fairest in 2012.

 

Season By Season

Going from strength to strength, Picken executed his role in season 2012 with skill. Ranking third in the Charlie Sutton Medal he also took out the Brad Johnson Best Team Player Award, a special honour given that both players and coaches influence its appointment. One of Picken’s main strengths is his tackling pressure which sees him rank first at the Club for tackles (119) – with 32 tackles more than the 2nd placed Matthew Boyd. He also saw a career best in disposals (28) and equalled his personal record with 13 tackles on multiple occasions this season.

Season By Season

The hard-at-it tagger had a standout season, playing all 22 games in a variety of defensive roles and finishing eighth in the best and fairest. Had a career-high 27 possessions and laid eight tackles against St Kilda in round 12. His uncompromising, fearless attack on the ball makes him one of the first players picked each week.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 11
    • Kicks 8.2
    • Handballs 6.5
    • Disposals 14.7
    • Marks 3.8
    • Hit-Outs 0.2
    • Tackles 2.7
    • Goals 0.0
    • Dream Team 58.8

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 15 Brisbane Lions Rd 1
Handballs 12 West Coast Eagles Rd 6
Disposals 23 Fremantle Rd 2
Marks 10 Brisbane Lions Rd 1
Hit-outs 2 Fremantle Rd 2
Tackles 8 West Coast Eagles Rd 6
Goals 0 - -
Dream Team 86 West Coast Eagles Rd 6

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Brisbane Lions W 127 - 59 15 3 18 10 0 1 1 1 0 0 83
2 Fremantle L 78 - 106 14 9 23 4 2 0 1 2 0 1 80
3 Richmond L 135 - 68 10 4 14 1 0 5 2 1 0 0 44
4 Adelaide Crows L 80 - 28 6 6 12 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 57
5 Geelong Cats L 86 - 107 9 7 16 9 0 0 0 2 0 0 76
6 West Coast Eagles L 137 - 67 7 12 19 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 86
7 North Melbourne L 97 - 151 4 8 12 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 41
8 Gold Coast Suns L 93 - 61 9 7 16 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 50
9 St Kilda W 101 - 110 9 7 16 6 0 1 2 2 0 0 62
10 Port Adelaide W 67 - 58 4 4 8 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 36
12 Collingwood L 99 - 65 3 5 8 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 32
13 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
14 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
15 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
18 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Brisbane Lions - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 3 - L: 8 90 72 162 42 2 11 9 30 0 1 647

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 98
    • Kicks 7.1
    • Handballs 8.1
    • Disposals 15.2
    • Marks 2.6
    • Hit-Outs 0.1
    • Tackles 4.8
    • Goals 0.3
    • Dream Team 64.1

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 15 Brisbane Lions Rd 1, 2013
Handballs 19 Adelaide Crows Rd 2, 2012
Disposals 28 Adelaide Crows Rd 2, 2012
Marks 10 Brisbane Lions Rd 1, 2013
Hit-outs 2 Fremantle Rd 2, 2013
Tackles 13 Carlton Rd 17, 2012
Goals 2 Sydney Swans Rd 10, 2012
Dream Team 117 St Kilda Rd 12, 2011

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Western Bulldogs 90 72 162 42 2 11 9 30 0 1 647
2012 Western Bulldogs 197 207 404 70 1 17 33 119 9 6 1670
2011 Western Bulldogs 166 164 330 50 1 29 27 117 4 4 1421
2010 Western Bulldogs 127 158 285 37 1 34 25 104 8 5 1237
2009 Western Bulldogs 120 190 310 52 0 35 22 98 8 2 1307

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

AFL Western Bulldogs: 87 games, 29 goals

Awards

AFL Awards

International Rules Series
2010

Club Awards

Western Bulldogs Third Best and Fairest
2012

Western Bulldogs Best Team Player
2012

AFL NAB Cup Western Bulldogs Premiership Side
2010