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Bachar Houli - بشار حولي,
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I suspect he isn't rapt but I would think that the club would have had a good talk to him about his injuries and the condition of his body and age.
He must have known this was a high probability. Lots of players want to go on too long and you can understand why. The club would be offering support but time waits for no-one.
DS
He must have known this was a high probability. Lots of players want to go on too long and you can understand why. The club would be offering support but time waits for no-one.
DS
Very good but I was hoping you could be more specific (like a link or something) as I couldn't find any such article on the HUN.You need to get your glasses out @tigertim couldn't you see the word : 'herald sun' above the headline
Ok, found it. It’s an online footy gossip column by Tony Sheahan (son of) saying Houli was previously told he’d be re-signed for 2022 but with our poor finish to the season the decision was brought forward. Says Houli was offered a farewell game but declined. Said he’s going to try and find a new club for 2022.
It won't bother me if Bachar, somehow quite remarkably, suited up for another team next year.
He's left his stamp on RFC and will always be a three-time premiership legend.
Don't reckon it will happen though.
He's left his stamp on RFC and will always be a three-time premiership legend.
Don't reckon it will happen though.
Footy gossip columnist for the Herald Sun.
That's the last step before unemployment.
That's the last step before unemployment.
Toilet cleaners in Afghanistan are above this *smile*.
I have been an unabashed Bachar basher at various times through the years. But I wouldn't trade anything for his September performances. He was amazing in those games and it is no small thing to be equal to Martin in most people's minds for the Norm Smith. Huge achievement for a bloke that was essentially discarded by his previous club. Not to mention his quiet but massive off-field work. A statesman of the game. And, I suspect, a not insignificant part of the turnaround in club culture that has been so important in bringing those premierships. I salute you Bachar.
Personally I don't understand this decision by the club, especially if Bachar felt so strongly about it.
It's one thing if a 30+yo player would like to play on, it's another if he's absolutely gunning to play on and prove his worth... and it's another thing altogether when that player is a person like Bachar who is still in great personal form and played a heroic role in a Grand Final just 10 months earlier.
Past actions aside, looking forward is it because we think he might not be able to play 25 games next year? Is it us expecting to miss finals next year? He won't be best 22? We don't think we'll have injuries down back next year? Part of broader list plan? Or a broader cultural plan to empower a younger group and we don't think we can get the younger guys to take ownership any other way? Is it money? List size?
What exactly is the football logic behind forcing an actual triple premiership Tiger legend in good form into an early retirement?
It's one thing if a 30+yo player would like to play on, it's another if he's absolutely gunning to play on and prove his worth... and it's another thing altogether when that player is a person like Bachar who is still in great personal form and played a heroic role in a Grand Final just 10 months earlier.
Past actions aside, looking forward is it because we think he might not be able to play 25 games next year? Is it us expecting to miss finals next year? He won't be best 22? We don't think we'll have injuries down back next year? Part of broader list plan? Or a broader cultural plan to empower a younger group and we don't think we can get the younger guys to take ownership any other way? Is it money? List size?
What exactly is the football logic behind forcing an actual triple premiership Tiger legend in good form into an early retirement?
