Houli

KaaN10 · Post by **KaaN10** » Sat May 05, 2007 5:56 pm

Play this kid already...

bomberflyer · Post by **bomberflyer** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:07 pm

I thought he should have played Round 1...I only saw him on the box in the NAB Cup game against Carlscum and he looked the goods. And he is a man who has a background in discipline - exactly what Essendon could do with more of.

swoodley · Post by **swoodley** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:10 pm

Saw him play in a practice match over here against the eagles and his poise and decision making was pretty good for a draft pick.

Also, his kicking is pretty damn good and he reminded me of Rama.

(And did I hear someone mention we need some players who can actually kick the ball well?)

Boyler_Room · Post by **Boyler_Room** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:11 pm

Why the hell didn't he play last week against Collingwood? That decision is just astounding.

j-mac31 · Post by **j-mac31** » Tue May 08, 2007 11:16 am

Indeed

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:51 pm

i heard he is an absolute gun.

i think he's from strathmore? ive heard good stuff about him anyway.

Western Red · Post by **Western Red** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:03 pm

Haven't seen he run around but from all the talk and match reports I have read on here it seems he is continually performing well at Bendigo.

Must be due. It would fit into the clubs objectives in reagrd to developing the list. Friday night at the dome wouldn't be a bad place to debut.

tom9779 · Post by **tom9779** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:07 pm

Western Red wrote:Haven't seen he run around but from all the talk and match reports I have read on here it seems he is continually performing well at Bendigo.

Must be due. It would fit into the clubs objectives in reagrd to developing the list. Friday night at the dome wouldn't be a bad place to debut.

a head will roll in the midfield this week, have too, the unforced errors were shocking.

for me it would either be watson or dyson out for houli.

particularly with JJ right, we have an experienced head to play through the middle of the park.

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Wed May 09, 2007 3:25 pm

tom9779 wrote:
Western Red wrote:Haven't seen he run around but from all the talk and match reports I have read on here it seems he is continually performing well at Bendigo.

Must be due. It would fit into the clubs objectives in reagrd to developing the list. Friday night at the dome wouldn't be a bad place to debut.
a head will roll in the midfield this week, have too, the unforced errors were shocking.

for me it would either be watson or dyson out for houli.

particularly with JJ right, we have an experienced head to play through the middle of the park.

I think that is pretty spot on. Watto might just keep his place. Dyso unfortunately had a couple more horrific clangers than Watto last week.

Western Red · Post by **Western Red** » Wed May 09, 2007 4:00 pm

Dyson really lacks heart and won't put his head over the ball or his body on the line!!

Yes all teams need in and under types and outside receivers (Des Hedland has made a career out of being an outside receiver!!) but occasionally he you have to put the body in and win a contested ball or at least create a stoppage. Dyson doesn't do this.

paddyl90 · Post by **paddyl90** » Wed May 09, 2007 6:30 pm

I'm not sure if anyone saw on Channel 7 but he is in!!!! and I'm stoked. Great to have the privilege of witnessing his first game.

spikefan · Post by **spikefan** » Wed May 09, 2007 7:02 pm

I went to training today and I was really impressed by Houli and Hislop.
I will not be surprised if Houli plays very soon.

Madden · Post by **Madden** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:56 am

Saw the Today show this morning (not by choice, it was showing in my gym) and they had a feature on Houli, saying that he is going to make his debut this week.

I have no idea how they would know that information.... but it looks like he's in.

Rossoneri · Post by **Rossoneri** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:10 am

Staggy wrote:Saw the Today show this morning (not by choice, it was showing in my gym) and they had a feature on Houli, saying that he is going to make his debut this week.

I have no idea how they would know that information.... but it looks like he's in.

Its in the herald sun!

Madden · Post by **Madden** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:18 am

Rossoneri wrote:
Staggy wrote:Saw the Today show this morning (not by choice, it was showing in my gym) and they had a feature on Houli, saying that he is going to make his debut this week.

I have no idea how they would know that information.... but it looks like he's in.
Its in the herald sun!

And the Age - which also says that Cole is going to be selected, and MJ has been omitted.

Would suggest the ins and outs will look like this in that case:

In: Houli, Cole, Hille
Out: M.Johnson, Bolton, Laycock

Rossoneri · Post by **Rossoneri** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:22 am

Staggy wrote:
Rossoneri wrote:
Staggy wrote:Saw the Today show this morning (not by choice, it was showing in my gym) and they had a feature on Houli, saying that he is going to make his debut this week.

I have no idea how they would know that information.... but it looks like he's in.
Its in the herald sun!
And the Age - which also says that Cole is going to be selected, and MJ has been omitted.

Would suggest the ins and outs will look like this in that case:

In: Houli, Cole, Hille
Out: M.Johnson, Bolton, Laycock

My thinking as well. Ryder to be back up ruckman, and hopefully McPhee given a free run across HB. I reckon NLM will be back in the 2's this week, which would give him some fitness. Hasnt played since the Adelaide game.

Sismis · Post by **Sismis** » Thu May 10, 2007 12:21 pm

CJ may be ruled out due to concussion. That might mean leaving laycock in as a forward option.

robrulz5 · Post by **robrulz5** » Thu May 10, 2007 4:21 pm

It's also on the Essendon website that Houli will play.

pear · Post by **pear** » Thu May 10, 2007 6:24 pm

Good luck to the kid, let's hope he is another Davey

Sismis · Post by **Sismis** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:03 pm

You would hate to be under the pressure this kid is under. He is exactly what we need if he can step up. A classy midfielder with pace.

Best of luck Houli! But remember there will be many many more chances if this one deosn't come off.