Player Watch #14: Bachar Houli - Retiring at the end of 2021

[OhDustinMartin]

I think with the emergence of Baker, DE-S looking promising, and Balta playing so well, we've sorted our post-Bachar/Alex defence remarkably well.

Vlastuin Astbury Grimes
Baker Balta Short

 

[Tenacious T]

Bachar out of quarantine and training with the boys today.

Welcome back champ.

 

[db26]

Super game from Bachar people keep saying his not best 22, but big game player always super important.

 

[jc12]

Super game from Bachar people keep saying his not best 22, but big game player always super important.

People actually say that ?? Wtf hahah , they are nuts. He is still our best hbf . Those people are cooked. As you said he lifts for big games. He is a must have and you play him til his form declines which in fact it has kept improving almost every year :0

Could he be a kade Simpson type ?

 

[Infamy]

Super game from Bachar people keep saying his not best 22, but big game player always super important.

Absolutely, showed that he's got plenty left in the tank and surely he goes around again next year

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Got this from my local kebab man.Habib (Bloos supporter)who goes fishing with Houli.
Bachar will play on next year.

 

[Goshaa]

Super game from Bachar people keep saying his not best 22, but big game player always super important.

Not best 22? He’s arguably the best half back flanker in the comp. He was AA last season and his form has continued this season. He’s already in the coaches votes after a prolonged stint on the sidelines. Gun.

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Great to have the houligan back, and what a relief he seems to have found form quite quickly, whatever form is.

 

[Tenacious T]

Write this bloke off at your peril.
His run and carry along with his footy smarts and ability to still hit a target make him an automatic selection.
An absolute gem.

 

[richoatthedisco]

A champion of the Richmond Football Club.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

Got this from my local kebab man.Habib (Bloos supporter)who goes fishing with Houli.
Bachar will play on next year.

Oh and if it was up to him he'd get rid of Cripps.(listened with a smirk on my face.lol).

 

[aislegi]

Got this from my local kebab man.Habib (Bloos supporter)who goes fishing with Houli.
Bachar will play on next year.

 

[RobsJourney]

Was anyone genuinely writing this bloke off? I hope not.

For any that were, one, this guy has at LEAST another year in him, super important player, but two, *, this group has delivered us absolute joy the past 36 months, I don't care if we win more flags or not in the near future, these players have earned the right to leave on their own terms. I'll back them as long as they wanna play.

 

[Dr Tigris]

A champion, genuine great bloke, and leader that people will follow. Legend.

And playing well. Happy times

 

[YeOldTiger]

Back in red and black? Bombers making shock play for Bachar

Essendon is exploring the prospect of getting Bachar Houli back in red and black

www.afl.com.au

So the Bombers are trying to get Bachar back. Is this insurance in case Saad the Saab crosses over to us ?

Listening to Dodoro try to change history and scoff down huge icing covered mouthfuls of humble pie and spilling it all over himself is positively unbecoming.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Think Houli is gonski...

 

[Charlie Pannam]

I’ve said this before but they should just change their sash to yellow. They want to be us

 

[damicky]

Back in red and black? Bombers making shock play for Bachar

Essendon is exploring the prospect of getting Bachar Houli back in red and black

www.afl.com.au

So the Bombers are trying to get Bachar back. Is this insurance in case Saad the Saab crosses over to us ?

Listening to Dodoro try to change history and scoff down huge icing covered mouthfuls of humble pie and spilling it all over himself is positively unbecoming.

I don’t think Bash would go back to that rabble ... would he?

 

[mad_tiggy911]

LOL.

 

[YeOldTiger]

I think behind the scenes were trying to get Saad here as a like for like replacement. I also think he'd be keen to come. They're close mates.

 

[damicky]

I’ve said this before but they should just change their stripe to yellow. They want to be us

It’s a sash

 

[JR#8]

Is this the changes to the backline T71 was talking about? I highly doubt Bachar would go back, but we may not see a spot for him next year because we can't keep denying our young talent games.

 

[Dusty Goat]

Love Bachar but think it would benefit everyone (in the long run) if this deal gets done.

 

[Roachy8]

Would be astounded - Bachar is all about family and connection etc...
Loves the Tigers

 

[TJTIGER]

Can't imagine Bachar going unless it's a selfless act. Like if it will benefit RFC (young player development etc). Also giving him really great $$$ to take him into retirement. Will always be a dual Tiger premiership player, nothing will change that...

Also he wouldn't do anything to endanger the BH Foundation at the club. So he would only go with the clubs full agreement & blessing, but I'm just guessing tbh....