'Social Talk' is back again in what is yet another week with plenty happening.
Here's what's made news on the socials this week:
Bachar Houli hangs them up in style
Bachar Houli announced his retirement at Richmond Football club on Thursday morning and will hang up the boots after an impressive 232 games and three premierships.
The 33-year old half-back used his platform to inspire players on the field and educate Australia about the religion of Islam and his faith.
A true legend who will be missed!
Thank you, Bachar ๐๐ค pic.twitter.com/PyszCxz2wo
— AFL (@AFL) August 20, 2021
Jack Hombsch and Jordan Dawson announce retirements
The pair announced their retirement after three seasons in the red and gold.
Jack Hombsch played 116 games across three clubs; Greater Western Sydney, Port Adelaide and the SUNS. Hombsch played 19 of those with the SUNS.
Jordan Murdoch played 122 games for both Geelong and Gold Coast.
Well done Boys, enjoy retirement!
same energy https://t.co/tgUZVzaby5 pic.twitter.com/esC3boM98S
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) August 16, 2021
The very famous Telstra footy player post just got a whole lot better
If you follow any footy players on the socials there is a good chance you have come across a post like this.
Players share photos and the very reason why they love football andย tagย Telstra with theย hash tag 'this is why.'
Big shout out to Tom Liberatore for sharing his post that has been the best and perhaps the most honest one to date.
ahahaha libba pic.twitter.com/8EnZ4373kG
— g (@_gracexamy) August 17, 2021
Hawks list looking mighty fine for the future
Hawks have had rough run on the scoreboard this season but the 22&U are looking promising to right the wrongs for next year.
Herald Sun Journalist Marc McGowan threw it out there to the Hawks supporters to name the best young players for the future ... and they sure answered.
Perhaps with a new coach and fresh perspective, we may just see these young boys fly!
"Alright, alright, but apart from Scrimshaw, Grainger-Barras, Jiath, Day, Moore, Jeka, Koschitzke, Lewis, Jeka, and Worpel, and the players set to be taken in this year's draft, where is the talent aged U22 at Hawthorn?" ๐ pic.twitter.com/PlKnCpmj69
— Hawk Talk Podcast (@HawkTalkPod) August 15, 2021
The latest from the one-eye Giant recap!
The Tigers got absolutely thumped by GWS last weekend and the Giants had no problem rubbing some extra salt into Richmond'sย wounds with their latest One-eyed GIANT recap.
GWS are now only one win away from finals with this stunning victory over the reigning premiers and face off against Carlton in round 23 this weekend.
Round 22
GWS: 106
Richmond:67
We won = you win.
Welcome to the latest recap from the One-Eyed GIANT.#BigBigSound pic.twitter.com/ajZFFCghsJ
— GWS GIANTS (@GWSGIANTS) August 15, 2021
Dons say 'I love you too'
Veteran American sportscaster Ernie Johnson spoke about the joy he felt upon seeing a quintet Essendon youngsters throwing up a hand gesture dear to his heart.
Johnson spoke withย SEN Breakfastย about the origins of the message and about how the Bombers now had a new fan in the states.