Marlion Pickett will make his AFL debut in Saturday’s grand final.

The Richmond recruit, who was picked up in the mid-season draft just a few months ago, will replace injured midfielder Jack Graham.

The Tigers have confirmed the selection news.

Pickett put in a dominant best-on-ground performance in last weekend’s VFL grand final, which the Tigers won.

Pickett becomes the first player to make his debut in the grand final since 1952.

“When I got told, I didn’t believe it … I probably still can’t believe it,” Pickett told media on Thursday afternoon.