Well, it was interesting to see violence break out at the Australian Open the other night, with the sharp-shooting Victorian police resorting to capsicum spray to break it up.

It was interesting to me because it highlights that idiots are everywhere.

They aren’t confined to the more aggressive sports like boxing and football.

Next thing there will be a melee at the lawn bowls or the local croquet club, which could be quite dangerous with those hard balls and sticks.

In all seriousness, I think it is about time that we all realised that something is not right with the system, not only in sport but in everyday life.

We have to look at how our young people are being brought up, and their values.

We not only need a code of conduct for sporting events, which is well underway in most, but maybe we need to look at one for life, and let the teachers and the police enforce it.

Why have a drinks break?

A couple of observations from the cricket:

Even though it was very hot in Perth, I do wonder for the most part why they have a drinks break.

With all the water boys and assistant coaches who run on at various times, it is clear to me the only reason cricket has a drinks break is to fill it with commercials.

I also can not understand Shaun Tait’s selection.

The Sunshine Coast’s Ashley Noffke, who can swing the ball and bat, didn’t get a run and everybody keeps making excuses for Tait.

Maybe his nickname should be “koala”. He’s a protected species and what about those ridiculous pads he batted with?

Away and racing

All roads will lead to Kilcoy next week for their $10,000 Kilcoy Gift sprint race on Friday night, followed on Saturday by a big day of horse racing at the local track, well known as the “Moonee Valley of the north”.

Action gets underway from 5pm on Friday with rugby league relay races, celebrity races and plenty of action for the whole family.

Broncos, Titans, Redcliffe and Sunshine Coast footy clubs will all race for big prize money in the relay events to complement the professional sprint races.

Rugby league will be well represented with Dick “Tosser” Turner, Gene Miles and the former Origin greats organisation throwing its weight behind this outstanding event.

The event is being put on by the Kilcoy Australia Day committee, led by sharp-as-a-tack bookmaker Con Searle, who puts his heart and soul into the local community.

Speaking of Origin greats and weight, it will be interesting to see who dons the lycra for their relay team. Some of rugby league’s pride and joy are bound to be wondering whether their hammies can handle the pressure.

Plus, Fred Brophy’s Travelling Boxing Troupe will be there on both nights with rumours galore about a few ex-footy players settling some scores in the ring.

For more information, phone Con on 0400 225 862. But, but be careful. He might talk you into having a bet while you are at it.

Why golf carts are so important

No doubt about the importance of golf carts to a “growing” number of recreational golfers these days.

I heard a good yarn the other day about a local corporate heavyweight that was holidaying on the beautiful northern NSW coast and decided to have a round of golf with his sons.

Try as he may, he could not book a cart so, with the enthusiasm of his accompanying youth, they decided to brave it and walk.

His first problem was parking the family vehicle, which ended up a good 500 metres from the first tee.

They played the first hole but, as he walked to the second, he rolled his ankle and went down like he had been hit with Tana Umaga’s handbag.

Apparently he flipped around on the ground like a stranded mullet and was so loud his boys tried to distance themselves and pretend they were with another foursome.

It was the last hole they played and our injured man had to limp back to the car for the trip home.

Maybe clubs might have to introduce medicarts, like at the football, for injured troopers who unsuccessfully try to walk 18 holes.