Tim Houlihan

Who is Tim Houlihan?

Tim Houlihan is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League. He previously played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League.

Houlihan was drafted by the West Coast Eagles with pick 43 in the 2006 National Draft. He was born in Edenhope and spent much of his childhood in Harrow in the Western district of Victoria.

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 1500 m and 3000 m events in personal best times.

Nicknamed The Harrow Thunderbolt, Houlihan made his AFL debut against the Adelaide Crows in round 9 of 2008, winning 20 disposals and having a positive impact on the game. Houlihan injured his foot in an accident on the family farm in late 2009 and missed the pre-season training for the following season while recovering. He did not feature in the senior West Coast Eagles side again. He was de-listed at the end of the 2011 season.