Bachar Houli

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What do u think of this kid. I love da way he plays and i would love if hawthorn had picked him up at 33
 

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Good luck Bachar.

In our current climate of Muslim-bashing, I hope that all Bombers fans will protect and stick up for Houli. The AFL has done a lot of work stamping out racism, and I hope most spectators are now mature enough to focus on a player's ability and not on their skin colour or religion (the old Nicky Winmar episode was disgraceful).


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http://www.smh.com.au/news/afl/not-...d-faith-collide/2006/10/04/1159641393272.html
 
really wanted him at Carlton, let me tell you Bomber fans how lucky you should feel because in a few year shis gana be ripping up the comp. gun...
 
I think that his religion will be of a huge benefit. he doesnt drink, so he wont fall victim to this as many other young football players do. he will be disciplined both with his religion and football. look at other muslim sports stars, such as mundine, i dont like the bloke but you cant argue with his achievements.

i am excited about next season my friends.
 
danielcanberra said:
Good luck Bachar.

In our current climate of Muslim-bashing, I hope that all Bombers fans will protect and stick up for Houli. The AFL has done a lot of work stamping out racism, and I hope most spectators are now mature enough to focus on a player's ability and not on their skin colour or religion (the old Nicky Winmar episode was disgraceful).
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:thumbsu:
 
danielcanberra said:
Good luck Bachar.

In our current climate of Muslim-bashing, I hope that all Bombers fans will protect and stick up for Houli. The AFL has done a lot of work stamping out racism, and I hope most spectators are now mature enough to focus on a player's ability and not on their skin colour or religion (the old Nicky Winmar episode was disgraceful).

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Unfortunately it won't happen. Our aboriginal blokes still cop it in the outer, even from people who have aboriginals in their own team. ********wits.
 
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Houli, 18, plans to observe religous fasts when it does not conflict with game day and to work at his parents' Werribee fish and chip shop as often as he can.

His parents migrated from Lebanon 30 years ago.

But the Tarneit teenager said public focus on his religion would not stop him achieving on the football field.

"I'm not only devoted to my religion, I want to succeed at the highest level in footy," Houli said.

He admitted he led a remarkably different lifestyle to that of most AFL footballers, but said his religion was an advantage.

"It is good for me, it gives me discipline as a person," he said.

"I pray fives times a day . . . I can't go out in the nightlife and have a drink and become uncontrollable."

The teenager plans to explain his beliefs to his teammates.

"I will make people aware that I can't drink alcohol or can't do (some of the) things they can do," he said.
"Surely I will have the respect that everyone deserves."

The talented midfielder was snapped up by Essendon as a result of strong performances at the National Draft camp last month.
Houli fasted during sunlight hours for two weeks before the camp for Islam's holy month of Ramadan.

He broke the fast, with the permission of Muslim leaders, only 24 hours before gruelling fitness tests.
"I spoke to them and they gave me the all clear," Houli said.

The teenager said he would continue to consult Muslim leaders over any conflicts between his faith and football.

The young left-footer began playing football at Spotswood Under 12s without telling his parents. He said his parents did not understand Australian football at the time.

He confessed he was playing the sport when he brought home a bagful of trophies and received his parents' blessing.

Houli said being drafted was a personal goal, but he hoped it would inspire other Australian Muslims to reach for their dreams.

"It is huge for me," he said. "It also opens up the way for other Muslims around the community to know they can make the highest level."
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Full article in Sunday Herald Sun
http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,21985,20820731-11088,00.html
 
Very good player i've heard, wouldn't have minded him at the blues. Isn't there a question mark of a bad back hanging over him? Perhaps thats why he lasted that long? I hope thats not the case as back injuries can have a habit of hanging around, and holding back a career I really hope he hs a great career, even if its with the old enemy :p
 
As much as this hurts Bomber fans,congratulations with the kid.He's supposed to go real well ,and unfortunately for us ,is a mad Carlton supporter.
Honestly good luck with the kids,hopefully both our clubs have drafted well!
S iht I hate being nice to you pricks:D
 
will be a star, have had the massive task of playing on him a few times when he was at spotswood, massive left foot, big mototr, quick he has all the attributes 2 make a star
 

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I wanted the cats to pick him at 7, thats how high I rated him. The dons have got a bargain and he will win the NAB rising star next year.
 
Just saw some photos and he has a fair bit of size about him.

Looks to have the body shape to be able to step straight into league footy and could play a fair few senior games next year if form and fitness hold up.

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Meh, He'll be fine. Just because he's a devout Muslim doesn’t necessarily mean he'll be prevented from boarding planes to away games. Sure there are always a few dumb ********s that will racially abuse him. It's a fact of life. But I have a feeling that if he's any good he'll be something of a cult figure at Essendon. Good luck to him and all the kids who got drafted from any team, wether they be black, white, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Phlemish, Dominican or apartisan German go-kart drivers. We can only hope they produce a new level of exciting football. And we can only hope they produce this level for Essendon in greater doses than any other team (especially Collingwood. I'm not a teamist, I just hate those pricks ;))
 
What a pick up, good luck, i hope he is a star for the bombers. inspiration written all over him and he is just 18
 
I'm happy for the bloke, hope he does really well, i'd be following him seeing his the 1st Muslim to play :) ..He is deciplined, doesn't drink, doesn't go Nightclubs so yeah he should be a good role model to others :thumbsu:
 
Darealrath said:
Unfortunately it won't happen. Our aboriginal blokes still cop it in the outer, even from people who have aboriginals in their own team. ********wits.
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James Hird mentions it in his book too (pages 190 to 197). He's right of course, it is totally wrong.
 
PIE-BOI said:
I'm happy for the bloke, hope he does really well, i'd be following him seeing his the 1st Muslim to play :) ..He is deciplined, doesn't drink, doesn't go Nightclubs so yeah he should be a good role model to others :thumbsu:
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I couldn't care less about his religion as long as he can play, and from all accounts he can. That he is a muslim is a bonus that he will concentrate solely on playing football and not caught up with alcohol etc. Will be a great role model of the field, just hoping he can match it on the field. Bombers have drafted extremely well again this year.
 
I was actually about to start a post about this kid seeing as how I'd heard others rating him so highly. just out of curiosity why did he slip so far. what are his strengths etc
 
jamesisabomber said:
I was actually about to start a post about this kid seeing as how I'd heard others rating him so highly. just out of curiosity why did he slip so far. what are his strengths etc
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probly because he has had a few injuries in the last two years...
I know he's had a bad back, but I'm not to sure what else, if any for that matter
 
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