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Footy great Byron Pickett has opened up about his heartbreaking financial troubles since retiring, and having to explain to his children why he doesn't own a car or a house.
The dual premiership star who played for North Melbourne, Port Adelaide and Melbourne was a human-highlight reel in his prime, with his bone-rattling bumps and huge kicks giving opponents nightmares.
While playing for Port, he was getting paid almost $284,000 a season before tax, but nowadays Pickett has nothing to show for his 11-year career.
The 46-year-old West Australian still rents, doesn't own a car and had to explain to his kids where all the money went.
Byron Pickett (pictured with his family outside an Adelaide court this week) has spoken about his heartbreaking financial troubles since retiring
The footy great (pictured playing for Port Adelaide in 2005) was known for his hard-as-nails play has been acknowledged as one of the best Indigenous stars in AFL history
'The kids asked me over the years: "Where's the money? What happened? What did you do?",' Pickett told The Advertiser.
'Dad, you played AFL for 11 years but we don't
