- Tim Houlihan
Tim Houlihan (born 10 February 1989 ) is an
Australian rules footballer currently playing for theWest Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League. He wears jumper number nineteen. Houlihan was drafted in 2006, was a 3rd round selection and went for pick 43.He was born in Edenhope and spent much of his childhood in Harrow in the Western district of Victoria, he also played with the great Billy Mcneil with monivae college.
Playing mainly through the half back flank and midfield Houlihan is well respected at the West Coast Eagles for his running abilities. A fierce distance runner in his junior days, winning the 2005 national 1500m & 3000m events in personal best times.
Nicknamed The Harrow Thunderbolt, Houlihan made his AFL debut against the Adelaide Crows in round 9, winning 20 disposals and having a very positive impact on the game.
References
* [http://westcoasteagles.com.au/TheClub/Players/PlayerProfile/tabid/7302/playerId/15319/teamId/35/typeId/2/Default.aspx Club bio]
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