Konrad Marshall's October 2020 cover story, 'On a flank and a prayer', profiles champion Richmond half back flank Bachar Houli. Konrad then chats to media commentators and Tiger tragics Waleed Aly and George Meglogenis on Houli's orthodox Muslim faith, last weekend's grand final, and how the AFL is changing the way it deals with difference.

Discussion starts at 29:30.

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Konrad Marshall's October 2020 cover story, 'On a flank and a prayer', profiles champion Richmond half back flank Bachar Houli. Konrad then chats to media commentators and Tiger tragics Waleed Aly and George Meglogenis on Houli's orthodox Muslim faith, last weekend's grand final, and how the AFL is changing the way it deals with difference.
Discussion starts at 29:30.
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