Bachar Houli [merged]

[julzqld]

The mind might be wiiling but the body isn’t.
Thanks for the memories Bachar

[FooffooValve]

We've been so fortunate to have this bloke on our list. But for Dusty, he wins two Norm Smiths, and gutsed out last year's GF with a popped calf. Plus he is a superb leader and catalyst for inclusion and positive change. What more can you ask of a player?

[mightytiges]

We've been so fortunate to have this bloke on our list. But for Dusty, he wins two Norm Smiths, and gutsed out last year's GF with a popped calf. Plus he is a superb leader and catalyst for inclusion and positive change. What more can you ask of a player?

x2 

And he only cost us a PSD pick. We effectively got a 3-time premiership player for nothing.

Once again Bachar has put the club first. Unselfish to the end.

[Gigantor]

Listening to houli after the game does anyone else get the feeling he will play on next year?

[camboon]

I hope he takes on a coaching , developing or mentoring around the club, champion fellow who has done a lot more than play football for our club

[Gigantor]

Agree with all the above

[WilliamPowell]

I hope he takes on a coaching , developing or mentoring around the club, champion fellow who has done a lot more than play football for our club

His focus will be his academy which is based at Punt Road.

He will always be there if anyone at the club needs him

[Gigantor]

WP we need  to keep these legends close to the club as they retire , one of the things we failed at was after the 60s and 70s era finished we let too many champions drift away

[Andyy]

Shame he didn't get a farewell game.

But they will get a lap in the homecoming hero thing which will be wonderful.

[Francois Jackson]

my money is bachar playing on at another club.

if a club wants him he has as good as gone IMO.

[TigerLand]

Anyone share what was written today by the Sun behind paywall.

Says he was 'angry' and 'resentful' over being retired. Which would be absolute rubbish.

[Tiger Khosh]

Anyone share what was written today by the Sun behind paywall.

Says he was 'angry' and 'resentful' over being retired. Which would be absolute rubbish.

Sounds like absolute garbage to me

[Hard Roar Tiger]

If it’s behind a paywall then it’s probably not true

[one-eyed]

Houli ‘angry and resentful’ over retirement

Forced into retiring from Richmond, an angry and resentful Bachar Houli is determined to get super fit over summer and shine for another club next season.

HOULI RETIREMENT HAUNTS HIM

Retired Tiger Bachar Houli wants to play for another AFL club in 2022.

Houli was forced into calling time on Thursday by the Tigers, a decision he already regrets.

The club offered him a farewell game against Hawthorn at the MCG yesterday but he decided against playing one last game for the yellow and black in the hope of wearing another club’s colours next season.

Houli woke up Friday morning angry and resentful, seeking counsel from friends as to what he should do.

But one club Houli was keen on playing for next year told Sheahan Ink Houli’s age and injuries would rule him out of contention.

The 33-year-old managed just 12 games this year, and 13 in 2020.

According to Houli insiders, Richmond told him he would be re-signed for next season during the year, but the club’s ordinary finish forced them into making the tough decision.

He has vowed to train throughout the summer in order to impress potential suitors.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/hawks-mcrae-leads-field-for-collingwood-coach-as-houli-laments-retirement/news-story/bd353f47c04102aae42811fcfcc1c511

[The Machine]

Houli ‘angry and resentful’ over retirement

Forced into retiring from Richmond, an angry and resentful Bachar Houli is determined to get super fit over summer and shine for another club next season.

HOULI RETIREMENT HAUNTS HIM

Retired Tiger Bachar Houli wants to play for another AFL club in 2022.

Houli was forced into calling time on Thursday by the Tigers, a decision he already regrets.

The club offered him a farewell game against Hawthorn at the MCG yesterday but he decided against playing one last game for the yellow and black in the hope of wearing another club’s colours next season.

Houli woke up Friday morning angry and resentful, seeking counsel from friends as to what he should do.

But one club Houli was keen on playing for next year told Sheahan Ink Houli’s age and injuries would rule him out of contention.

The 33-year-old managed just 12 games this year, and 13 in 2020.

According to Houli insiders, Richmond told him he would be re-signed for next season during the year, but the club’s ordinary finish forced them into making the tough decision.

He has vowed to train throughout the summer in order to impress potential suitors.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/hawks-mcrae-leads-field-for-collingwood-coach-as-houli-laments-retirement/news-story/bd353f47c04102aae42811fcfcc1c511

Houli needs to think about this over the next few weeks. Time is up at the highest level and he should take the decision on the chin.