When Bachar Houli started playing football as a teenager in suburban Melbourne, he would sneak out of his home to avoid his mother and father's disapproval. Now, after a glittering 15-year AFL career, 232 games and three premierships for Richmond FC, the retired champion is on a mission to get more Muslims playing the game. Houli, who retired in 2021, established the Bachar Houli Foundation to provide a pathway for young Muslim talent to enhance their AFL skills while staying true to their faith.