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Bachar Houli - بشار حولي,

Scoop

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We need another Houli type. It’s a priority at the draft table.

You can still pinch them from other clubs, just got to find them.

Thought Alex Witherden was worth a punt last year.
 

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There's a kid at Port Adelaide called Kane Farrell who is an incredible left foot kick.

Played some decent footy last year on a wing but keeps getting nudged out by the likes of Duursma and ending up as a small forward which isn't really his go.

Would be worth a nibble at the end of the year if he can't break a regular seniors game this year.

He's got a real hoof on him hasn't he. Used to see him practicing at the Camp with his dad. I'm not sure he can find the ball enough, but that could be that he is being played out of position as you said.
 
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zippadeee

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There's a kid at Port Adelaide called Kane Farrell who is an incredible left foot kick.

Played some decent footy last year on a wing but keeps getting nudged out by the likes of Duursma and ending up as a small forward which isn't really his go.

Would be worth a nibble at the end of the year if he can't break a regular seniors game this year.

Very similiar player to Trent Mckenzie. Long and straight kick but doesn't get it enough.
 

LeeToRainesToRoach

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We need another Houli type. It’s a priority at the draft table.

You can still pinch them from other clubs, just got to find them.

Thought Alex Witherden was worth a punt last year.
Surely Naish can make it his. Doesn't fit the mould of a Hardwick winger. Where else is he going to play?

Witherden is a great kick but not overly speedy.
 

Scoop

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There's a kid at Port Adelaide called Kane Farrell who is an incredible left foot kick.

Played some decent footy last year on a wing but keeps getting nudged out by the likes of Duursma and ending up as a small forward which isn't really his go.

Would be worth a nibble at the end of the year if he can't break a regular seniors game this year.


Post in thread 'PRE 2017 Phantom Draft'
https://www.puntroadend.com/threads/pre-2017-phantom-draft.53958/post-2192932
 
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zippadeee

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I think recruiting is about spotting an attribute in a player that you can use to improve your team.

It's no exaggeration to say this guy could well be the best kick in the history of the game. Even the AFL guys are in awe of his leg. He makes Joel Bowden look like Duncan Kellaway.

If you could put the ball in his hands 20 times a game at half back with Lynch, Martin and Coleman-Jones inside 50 then you are going to be very hard to stop.
Im sold.
Trade Edwards and 2 first rounders for him immediately.
 

Dont Argue

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No need, if he doesn't cement a senior spot this year then trade a third round pick for him.
We turned Shorty into a B&F winning, almost Norm Smith winning superstar from a suburban hack.
We can do anything if they have a special quality in their arsenal.
I’m all in. Where do we sign?
 

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We turned Shorty into a B&F winning, almost Norm Smith winning superstar from a suburban hack.
We can do anything if they have a special quality in their arsenal.
I’m all in. Where do we sign?
Suburban hack?
I know you're kidding but in this post-truth world not every-one else does.
Lethal with both feet but injury-interupted U18 year, and his size, meant he slipped to the rookie draft.
 

Dont Argue

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Suburban hack?
I know you're kidding but in this post-truth world not every-one else does.
Lethal with both feet but injury-interupted U18 year, and his size, meant he slipped to the rookie draft.
Not so much kidding as exaggerating the point.
From lowly rookie pick 11 to B&F in a Premiership team.
That’s some feit and not to be unappreciated.
 
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zippadeee

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Bacher and his family are here at Hamilton island 4 days off.
More to come..
 
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Concerning training reports that Bachar is struggling to get over his calf injury.
Does lead to some questions as to whether it was the right thing to re-sign him or whether he should have retired at the end of last season & opened another spot on the list.
Never write a champion off but as we know with the old man's injury, it tends to get worse not better as you get older.
Can't see him having a big impact from here unfortunately.
 
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craig

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Concerning training reports that Bachar is struggling to get over his calf injury.
Does lead to some questions as to whether it was the right thing to re-sign him or whether he should have retired at the end of last season & opened another spot on the list.
Never write a champion off but as we know with the old man's injury, it tends to get worse not better as you get older.
Can't see him having a big impact from here unfortunately.
I Agree Toots that he probably shouldve retired after his GF Heroics (which ironically have contributed to his current situation no doubt.).

He was only going last season and was never in top form on his return.

No doubt they will take the slow road with him to try and have him right for when it counts.

Hopefully the Bash is ready and in ripping form when things get hectic.
 

wigglyworm

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All good rest him until 2nd half of the season , no rush here .
I wonder whether we will end up in a Grigg like situation with Bachar in the middle of the year. I really do hope he gets a run at it during the season and can go out on his own terms.

Not many players do however