Bachar Houli [merged]

[Mr Magic]

What great skills!

[eliminator]

Not enough said in media about that tackle Houli put on Goodes in the 4th quarter. It was brilliant

[10 FLAGS]

I read that he wasn't either, just some prick who joined in.  Cannot confirm, cannot even remember where I read it.  I think he was from Brisbane?

Yes Owl, from Brisbane.  A lifelong Richmond supporter who was on a cricket trip to Melbourne and went to see them live.  Got totally carried away (as we all have done at times in our lives) and now regrets it very deeply, embarrassment and shame are 2 words he uses when talking about it.  I can never condone what he did but I know the guy personally and know that he is very remorseful (as he you would hope any half decent person would be).  Was only early 20's at the time and I challenge anyone to say they haven't done a complete stupid act of some sort that they later regret, at a similar young age.

remember the outcry at the time and the witch hunt to find out who the "spitter" was. gee the game gets to serious some times, ok what the guy did was wrong but people where wanting to linch the guy at the time.

[Phil Mrakov]

Not enough said in media about that tackle Houli put on Goodes in the 4th quarter. It was brilliant

Agreed ! I got goosebumps! ALso the other tackle he laid in the centre square and almost got holding the ball

[Owl]

I read that he wasn't either, just some prick who joined in.  Cannot confirm, cannot even remember where I read it.  I think he was from Brisbane?

Yes Owl, from Brisbane.  A lifelong Richmond supporter who was on a cricket trip to Melbourne and went to see them live.  Got totally carried away (as we all have done at times in our lives) and now regrets it very deeply, embarrassment and shame are 2 words he uses when talking about it.  I can never condone what he did but I know the guy personally and know that he is very remorseful (as he you would hope any half decent person would be).  Was only early 20's at the time and I challenge anyone to say they haven't done a complete stupid act of some sort that they later regret, at a similar young age.

Fair enough.  I know we all do stupid stuff, most of us are lucky enough to avoid tv cameras when we do it I spose lol.  I have a teenage son so forgiveness for acts of stupidity is kinda mandatory for me.

[Smokey]

So true Smokey but Dan Jackson does stupid acts on the field almost every week, do we have to forgive him too?

One or two stupid acts is forgivable, multiple ongoing stupidity is another thing and from experience I think that one is reserved for parents forgiving children!   

[Smokey]

I have a teenage son so forgiveness for acts of stupidity is kinda mandatory for me.

   I hadn't read your post when I replied to HRT.  Spot on!   

[Penelope]

Thats a fair highlights package. some players couldn't put that together in a year, let alone a week.

classy player

[yellowandback]

So true Smokey but Dan Jackson does stupid acts on the field almost every week, do we have to forgive him too?

One or two stupid acts is forgivable, multiple ongoing stupidity is another thing and from experience I think that one is reserved for parents forgiving children!   

Can we add 3 yo's to that?

[Ox]

if he doesnt come at least runner up b & f then it's racism.

Better than deledio this year.

Stands up when the others are baking cakes to Taio Cruze

[georgies31]

Love this bloke has been all class this year.That run from the backhalf against the crows was awsome.I reckon we havent seen the best of him yet got so much upside.

[Penelope]

It looks like Hardwick will make a footballer out bachar. Particularly in the last month you can see the improvement in his one on work work and tackling. He is no longer going to ground too easily and at least creating a stoppage on many occasions.

skills are just silky - has been a great pick up 

[Willy]

I reckon he's getting a little harder too. Been taking some big knocks recently and getting right back up.
onya Bachar!
great pickup by the club. 

[Ox]

Win the b&f, Bachar 

[one-eyed]

Houli earns his stripes
richmondfc.com.au
10:37 PM Sun 04 Sep, 2011


"It's always tough to be accepted by a new playing group," Houli said after Richmond rounded out its campaign with a 13-point loss to North Melbourne.

"But I got respect from everyone around the club from the moment I walked into the club because I offered that respect to them.

"I'm so excited to have played 22 games and to have had an injury-free season, and I'm hoping to build on that next year.

"It takes a few games to get your confidence up, so I started the season a bit slow.

"But the coaches had a lot of trust in me, and they said my form would turn around, and after the first few rounds I really think I played consistent footy.

"I've really enjoyed this season and I just can't wait for next year."

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