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Bachar Houli - بشار حولي,
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Rance, Astbury, Grimes, Houli, Vlastuin, Broad, Ellis/Short/Baker. An all-time great of the game, at least three more champions of their time and the rest very good players. Magnificent.
One of my favourite Bachar moments came in the 2017 grand final when he beat Sloane in a contested ball at half-back, kept going and worked it up the line and eventually out of bounds. Nothing flash, just resolute determination to deliver exactly what was needed in the moment.
I loved that goal in the first quarter in 2017 gf I think Dusty gave it to him spark's us up bigtime. His 2017 and 2019 final series was our second best after Martin.
His guided Stack , Mansell and helped Rioli transition to the backline and it shows.Hard to replace calibre of person he is.
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Ahh Bashar. The man, the player, the leader.
We thank you for the enormous contribution you’ve made to our club.
May peace and happiness walk alongside you.
We thank you for the enormous contribution you’ve made to our club.
May peace and happiness walk alongside you.
Gee Bachar had a great 2017 GF. He was at the peak of his career, his skills were electric. Unfortunately the last two years injury has robbed us of enjoying Bachar at his very best.
Two blokes who have had a major impact on building our great culture have retired. If any of the current generation can be half as good as either of these people we’ll have done well. Bash goes out as a champion of the game, and will be fondly remembered by all for what he did on the field and what he did and will continue to do off it.
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If he'd failed for the cost of a pick in the 40's, nobody would've been too surprised. But as his hair sank to his chin and he overtook Jimmy Jess for the most famous beard in Tiger history, he transitioned from whipping boy to hero. Not many have done that; a bit like Kevin Walsh at Essendon in the 80's.
Wanted to play on the wing but accepted his backline commission where his deficiencies sometimes stood out, but he overcame them to become an All-Australian and star in grand finals. And obviously a club-oriented decision to finish with after saying publicly that he wanted to play on.
Reckon he could start a thriving business selling beard offcuts to Tiger members. Throw in a signed photo, job done. And it's renewable.
Well played, Bachar.
Wanted to play on the wing but accepted his backline commission where his deficiencies sometimes stood out, but he overcame them to become an All-Australian and star in grand finals. And obviously a club-oriented decision to finish with after saying publicly that he wanted to play on.
Reckon he could start a thriving business selling beard offcuts to Tiger members. Throw in a signed photo, job done. And it's renewable.
Well played, Bachar.
Bachar, put simply you are a *smile* ing LEGEND!
A statue needs to eventually be erected of you next to Dimma, Benny, Peggy, Cotch, Dusty & Jack.
You were a beautiful piece of the RFC puzzle and I've got not doubt without you we don't win any of those 3 Flags.
A statue needs to eventually be erected of you next to Dimma, Benny, Peggy, Cotch, Dusty & Jack.
You were a beautiful piece of the RFC puzzle and I've got not doubt without you we don't win any of those 3 Flags.
Not wanting to be a hypocrite I will openly state that I was definitely not a fan of the TIgers recruiting Bash because of obvious deficiencies in his game, at the time and took quite a long time to warm to him.
Now that admission is out of the way, I feel free to comment.
An unassuming, humble and truly professional player, and off field a cultural leader, sounding board, and strong character.
Over the years he grew as a player and a cultural stalwart of the club.
This week has seen two Modern era great Tigers hand their commissions back to the RFC and their Guernseys which were carried with distinction on the biggest of stages.
Bash ..... I take my hat off and thank you for efforts and for what you have helped the RFC achieve and even moreso helped to instill a culture and way within the club that will continue for many years to come.
His efforts in 2017 and 2019 on the greatest of stages were obviously the highlights of his career personally and his run from half back at his peak was a major weapon for the side and required endurance and effort not many could provide, nor opponents stop.
His goal in the 2017 GF was a classic moment and one that has become immortalised in that picture for all time in the Tiger Archives.
His professionalism to avail himself to the media on all fronts following the Grand Final Victories particularly 2017 due to his faith disallowing him to drink whilst all others were no doubt very very worse for wear was a moment of leadership, that I would hazard a guess he took upon himself, and it was during those 4 years of Tiger Domination that his leadership standing at the club became more evident, again the same as with Dave and Alex and Trent, Shane and Jack.
As with Dave we have lost 2 senior stalwarts and leaders s of the RFC this week whom were huge contributors to the shift of the club off field and ultimately key pillars to its success on field, franked with Premiership Medals and a place in AFL History.
Congratulations once again to Bash on his career with and his impact upon the RFC.
Bachar Houli #14 A Richmond Man! Always A Tiger!
Now that admission is out of the way, I feel free to comment.
An unassuming, humble and truly professional player, and off field a cultural leader, sounding board, and strong character.
Over the years he grew as a player and a cultural stalwart of the club.
This week has seen two Modern era great Tigers hand their commissions back to the RFC and their Guernseys which were carried with distinction on the biggest of stages.
Bash ..... I take my hat off and thank you for efforts and for what you have helped the RFC achieve and even moreso helped to instill a culture and way within the club that will continue for many years to come.
His efforts in 2017 and 2019 on the greatest of stages were obviously the highlights of his career personally and his run from half back at his peak was a major weapon for the side and required endurance and effort not many could provide, nor opponents stop.
His goal in the 2017 GF was a classic moment and one that has become immortalised in that picture for all time in the Tiger Archives.
His professionalism to avail himself to the media on all fronts following the Grand Final Victories particularly 2017 due to his faith disallowing him to drink whilst all others were no doubt very very worse for wear was a moment of leadership, that I would hazard a guess he took upon himself, and it was during those 4 years of Tiger Domination that his leadership standing at the club became more evident, again the same as with Dave and Alex and Trent, Shane and Jack.
As with Dave we have lost 2 senior stalwarts and leaders s of the RFC this week whom were huge contributors to the shift of the club off field and ultimately key pillars to its success on field, franked with Premiership Medals and a place in AFL History.
Congratulations once again to Bash on his career with and his impact upon the RFC.
Bachar Houli #14 A Richmond Man! Always A Tiger!
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Yep hopefully Bash and Dave get a true Tiger thank You and send off from the Tiger Army next year at the first Home Game and first Opportunity.
Tiger fans would love to say thank you and goodbye to these 2 Club Greats.
Didn't Rioli baulk him twice and win goal of the year in that game??If he'd failed for the cost of a pick in the 40's, nobody would've been too surprised. But as his hair sank to his chin and he overtook Jimmy Jess for the most famous beard in Tiger history, he transitioned from whipping boy to hero. Not many have done that; a bit like Kevin Walsh at Essendon in the 80's.
Wanted to play on the wing but accepted his backline commission where his deficiencies sometimes stood out, but he overcame them to become an All-Australian and star in grand finals. And obviously a club-oriented decision to finish with after saying publicly that he wanted to play on.
Reckon he could start a thriving business selling beard offcuts to Tiger members. Throw in a signed photo, job done. And it's renewable.
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Well played, Bachar.
Wishing you the very best for the future, Bach. You are the embodiment of what is the truly the best in human beings. You are a truly authentic person who Is kind, humble, caring and a magnificent model for football, your faith and the wider community. The RFC backline, and not to mention the club, will miss miss your guidance and influence. I am hoping to see you in that Hall of Fame in the near future. May you continue to inspire people to become the best version of themselves.
The gift from Essendon that kept on giving to the Tigers. A wonderful servant to our club, our culture, the community and to the game. I reckon he has made the right decision but hope he keeps a connection with the Tigers as we need people like him at Punt Road.
Good luck Bachar and hope the future gives everything he wants
Good luck Bachar and hope the future gives everything he wants
OK, firstly, Thanks Craigy for reading my mind, you have saved me quite a bit of typing this evening, as we think very very much alike in this instance.
Like yourself, I was totally pissed beyond reason when we obtained Bash from the Don's, he wasn't the "type" of player I thought we needed or could help our situation back then.
Never have I been more wrong about a Footballer than I was regarding Bash and never happier to admit it, watching what he grew into, not just the Footballer, but the person that we all absolutely admire beyond words almost.
Its very rare that an entire fanbase has the same feelings for a player over a long journey, there's usually always a low point somewhere along the road, but not with this bloke, he just continued to improve year after year and lead by sheer will to become a leader on and off the field that we all are so very proud to call a Tiger Champion.
Loved the BIG Games and was always the one early on to be right there to start the ball rolling, never one to wait for "someone else" to turn the key, I will miss his composure and LEFT FOOT immensley, but my, what wonderful memories you have left us with.
Continued success with the Foundation and life outside of Football and Thank You for proving me 100% incorrect, I've loved every second of it.
