Bachar Houli [merged]

[Andyy]

Not sure if this is true.

Doesn't sound like him.

But if it's true it's a damned shame because he is clearly past it and I'd hate to lose him to the club.

[Francois Jackson]

Who wrote this rubbish? Sam lansberger again??

I think someone may offer him a year like say a suns. In his speech he referenced he thought he had more to give didn’t get?

Hope I’m wrong and he goes out on a high, because he is an absolute legend of our club. That 2017 GF was so good.

[WilliamPowell]

Who wrote this rubbish? Sam lansberger again??

I think someone may offer him a year like say a suns. In his speech he referenced he thought he had more to give didn’t get?

Hope I’m wrong and he goes out on a high, because he is an absolute legend of our club. That 2017 GF was so good.

As it doesn't list any writer but refers to "Sheahan Ink" makes me think it is Tony "Mike's Son" Sheahan who has very little credibility...

And the article is the sort of trash he'd come up with to attempt to stay relevant in AFL circles

[Francois Jackson]

 

sheehan well you dont say. Even better than landsberger.

Throw cornes and jabba in there too for good measure, and we have the moscow circus on full display.

[Damo]

It came across that he was forced into the decision and wasn’t happy about it during his speech …

Hope it doesn’t happen .. but it could and more fool the team that does it , because he’s clearly gonzo

[WilliamPowell]

Who wrote this rubbish? Sam lansberger again??

I think someone may offer him a year like say a suns. In his speech he referenced he thought he had more to give didn’t get?

Hope I’m wrong and he goes out on a high, because he is an absolute legend of our club. That 2017 GF was so good.

As it doesn't list any writer but refers to "Sheahan Ink" makes me think it is Tony "Mike's Son" Sheahan who has very little credibility...

And the article is the sort of trash he'd come up with to attempt to stay relevant in AFL circles

Can confirm Sheahan Ink is a column Tony Sheahan writes for the HUN

Enough said really

[TigerLand]

This is rubbish journalism. We are quickly becoming British tabloid type stuff, no quotes on here at all just rumour rubbish.

[Francois Jackson]

Who wrote this rubbish? Sam lansberger again??

I think someone may offer him a year like say a suns. In his speech he referenced he thought he had more to give didn’t get?

Hope I’m wrong and he goes out on a high, because he is an absolute legend of our club. That 2017 GF was so good.

As it doesn't list any writer but refers to "Sheahan Ink" makes me think it is Tony "Mike's Son" Sheahan who has very little credibility...

And the article is the sort of trash he'd come up with to attempt to stay relevant in AFL circles

Can confirm Sheahan Ink is a column Tony Sheahan writes for the HUN

Enough said really

  please say no more.

I have heard enough.

[rogerd3]

Gone fishing.

[Gracie]

A mate of a mate of a mate who knows Houli said the article was rubbish. Houli was initially disappointed but accepts the position. Was not angry and the chances of him playing anywhere else next year are as good as our premiership hopes this year.

Cannot guarantee this just passing on what I was told

[crackertiger]

Tony Sheahan has form for making up stories. He has about no credibility as a journalist. Deadset Oxygen thief..

[Tiger Khosh]

It came across that he was forced into the decision and wasn’t happy about it during his speech …

Hope it doesn’t happen .. but it could and more fool the team that does it , because he’s clearly gonzo

I didn’t get that impression at all

[one-eyed]

No bites yet for big fish Houli

Bachar Houli’s footy farewell last Saturday is likely to remain a permanent one.

The triple premiership defender had been keen to play on next year, but Richmond did not offer him a new contract for 2022.

It gave rise to speculation a rival club might be willing to offer the 33-year-old a one-year lifeline on a budget wage.

It is understood no club has yet come forward and while that can always change in this fluid AFL industry, Houli has come to terms with his retirement.

He does really intend to “go fishing” when restrictions allow and he is looking to spend more time and energy on his family and the Bachar Houli Foundation, which has long been his passion.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-news-2021-follow-the-latest-player-movement-information-about-your-club/news-story/4a783b98d849c451c2c906bd03178c63

[one-eyed]

THE PLAYERS WHO MADE THE MOST OF THEIR OPPORTUNITIES AT A NEW CLUB

These are the top 5 according to Matthew Lloyd.

2. Bachar Houli

Essendon -> Richmond

“He spoke about how he didn’t enjoy his four years at Essendon.

“He had checked out, then James Hird replaced Matthew Knights. Hird made a plea, ‘Bachar, I’ll play you’, but by that time Bachar’s head was with the Richmond Football Club.

“Three-time premiership player. He went on and had a great career.

“I’ll admit, I didn’t think Bachar would be the player he became at Richmond from what I saw.

“I didn’t think he was hard enough and competitive enough to make it, but it was a lack of confidence that I think the coaching staff and Matty Knights had in him at the time.

“Gets some love from Richmond and just blossoms into an amazing player.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/10/04/the-players-who-made-the-most-of-their-opportunities-at-a-new-club/

[one-eyed]

LET IT BE, LET IT GO: Inside the real Bachar Houli story

From Spotswood to flag hero, Bachar Houli opens up on his AFL journey, family, and faith:

Watch here: https://www.afl.com.au/video/686171/let-it-be-let-it-go-inside-the-real-bachar-houli-story