In a special series leading up to the AFL’s 2018 national and rookie drafts, richmondfc.com.au is providing a concise analysis of how current-day Tiger players have fared at senior league level since being drafted by the Club. We turn our attention today to Bachar Houli, who was picked up by Richmond via the AFL pre-season draft following a four-season career at Essendon.

Bachar Houli

Richmond’s first pick (No. 3 overall) in the AFL pre-season draft at the end of 2010. Recruited from Essendon/Western Jets/Spotswood.

Playing position: Rebounding defender

Born: 12/5/1988

Height: 180cm

Weight: 84kg

Guernsey number at Richmond: No. 14

Debut at Richmond: Round 1, 2011 v Carlton, MCG

Total games at Richmond: 159

Goals at Richmond: 32

Disposals average at Richmond: 22.2

Richmond career-high disposals in a match: 36 v Adelaide, Round 3, 2016, Marvel Stadium.

Richmond career-high marks in a match: 13 v Melbourne, Round 8, 2013, MCG.

Richmond career-high goals in a match: 2 v Collingwood, Round 21, 2015, MCG (most recent).

Richmond career-high goal assists in a match: 3 v Collingwood, Round 20, 2016, MCG.

Richmond career-high rebound-50s in a match: 9 v West Coast, Round 3, 2017, MCG (most recent).

Richmond career-high inside-50s in a match: 8 v Western Bulldogs, Round 20, 2012, MCG.

Richmond career-high tackles in a match: 9 v Geelong, Round 5, 2015, MCG (most recent).

Richmond playing honours: Member of Richmond’s 2017 premiership team, 4th in 2011 Jack Dyer Medal.