Bachar Houli [merged]

[Hellenic Tiger]

How did he miss Griffiths with 2 minutes left when he was under no pressure and big Griffiths made great space 40 metres out? Players like Houli crack under any form of pressure. Time for a run in the reserves.

Yep nothing kick missed Griff and Vicks behind him and kicked it on the bounce to Tom Williams.

Could then argue Stevenson should have played in front of Easton Wood given Orren's size after Gordo's snap fell short.

Coulda woulda shoulda, we lost and should not have been in that position in the first place.

[Jackstar is back!!!]

At least Bachar tries to kick long
Am over the 15 metre kicks in the back half
Stats tell lies
Good teams kick long and play quick
End of story

[Judge Roughneck]

I would bat my right nut the players are coaches to kick short

[TigerLand]

At least Bachar tries to kick long
Am over the 15 metre kicks in the back half
Stats tell lies
Good teams kick long and play quick
End of story

Correct.  It's not soccer Damien.

[the claw]

Houli was one of our worst yesterday, played like a pretender...not good enough. Needs to lift big time and set the standard of what is required to play for the jumper not running around giving half efforts 

gotta agree just panics every time hes under pressure, if he sold me into trouble as often as he does his team mates id punch him.

[big tone]

What did we all think of Bachar on Sunday?
I think it's time for him to head back to Punt road for a run.
His kicking has been putrid this year, which is his best asset.
To be totally honest, out of all the Monkeyballers this year, I personally think he has been the most disappointing.
Hopefully after the bye we have a few that could have a crack at his roll. I'm hoping by the end of the year Matty Dea has made him obsolete.
My mail tells me he is on thin ice.
(Once again no mail but......)

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Zero aggression whatsoever.

His biggest problem.

[Penelope]

i know its not saying much, but it was his best game for the year.
he actually put in some courageous efforts, but also started to give us that rebound we have been lacking off half back.

Thats probably  as much to do with having rance and deledio (at times) back there, but when we are playing good footy, Houli is getting a bit of the ball and using it well

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Zero aggression whatsoever.

His biggest problem.

When is Ramadan?  He might be spiritually preparing for it….
 

[Diocletian]

Zero aggression whatsoever.

His biggest problem.

When is Ramadan?  He might be spiritually preparing for it….

From March to September apparently....

[Diocletian]

The footage last night of him not handballing to a wide open McDonough and then getting run down made me even angrier than when I saw it live at the game - which is a first. He deadset stuffing stared right at him for a good couple of seconds but just kept running.

No composure, no awareness.  Another soft, dumb panic merchant & poor decision maker.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Not a defender.
Play him on a wing. Not good enough one on one.

[the claw]

Not a defender.
Play him on a wing. Not good enough one on one.

disagree hes never been good enough full stop. he was an improvement on players we had we should have been looking to improve on him and the many weaknesses he has.

every one in the team must be able to play one v one and go when its your turn to go.hes very one sided, hes as soft as butter,he panics when under pressure makes lousy decisions under pressure and is totally lacking in awareness which is probably the main reason for much of the above.these things have not magically appeared in his game they have always been there.
id say statistically he is probably marginally better than last yr in most things but those weaknesses will always come back to haunt him and us.

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Not a defender.
Play him on a wing. Not good enough one on one.

disagree hes never been good enough full stop. he was an improvement on players we had we should have been looking to improve on him and the many weaknesses he has.

every one in the team must be able to play one v one and go when its your turn to go.hes very one sided, hes as soft as butter,he panics when under pressure makes lousy decisions under pressure and is totally lacking in awareness which is probably the main reason for much of the above.these things have not magically appeared in his game they have always been there.
id say statistically he is probably marginally better than last yr in most things but those weaknesses will always come back to haunt him and us.

Should have said not good enough one on one on bigger opponents which he often gets in defense. Although he is not A grade he probably is an ok foot soldier and at least runs and tries to create. He deserves to be tried on a wing or forward. If he fails there then trade for an upgrade.

[Chuck17]

Disappointed I haven't seen one of his freewheeling cartwheels when someone breathes on him lately