Its time to go fishing Tiger for life Houli to retire
Triple-premiership Tiger Bachar Houli has announced his retirement.
A former Bomber who came to Richmond via the pre-season draft, Houli played more than 230 games for the Punt Road club. The 33-year-old was runner-up for the Norm Smith in 2017 and 2019 and was named All-Australian in 2019.
Bachar Houli (left) with coach Damien Hardwick after Richmond’s 2017 grand final win.Credit:Getty Images
“I have been fortunate enough to play at two great clubs, and to be a part of the history of this game,†he added.
“Not only did I want to play as many games as possible, but I wanted to educate Australia, about my faith [and] about the religion of Islam, the religion of peace. I hope I have left a sense of peace in everyone’s heart.
“I sincerely thank the club and the AFL for allowing me to be me.
“Thank you to the [entire] Richmond Football Club, from Peggy, to the chief [Brendon Gale], to the amazing Tiger Army ... for allowing me to be a part of this amazing organisation.
“It’s time to go fishing, Tiger for life.â€
Houli leaves a strong off-field legacy at Richmond, with the Bachar Houli Foundation, which he founded, building young leaders within the Muslim community.
Daniel Cherny is an Age sports reporter.
0 Response to "Its time to go fishing Tiger for life Houli to retire"
Post a Comment