AFL coaching great Kevin Sheedy says Richmond has made a “very dangerous” move by selecting Marlion Pickett to make his debut in Saturday’s grand final.

Sheedy, who played in three premierships for the Tigers before coaching four flags at Essendon, told 6PR he wouldn’t have done it.

“I wouldn’t have played a first-gamer in this grand final,” Sheedy told 6PR Breakfast.

“You’re sorta nearly giving (the impression) we think we’ve got you covered, so we’ll put a kid in.

“(It’s) very dangerous.”

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