What about the rushed behind debacle in the AFL last weekend where Richmond defender Joel Bowden kicked the ball to himself and rushed through two behinds to soak up a narrow win over Richmond?

It will be interesting to see what the AFL gurus do about a misuse of rules because it would make for an interesting last 10 minutes of a grand final if a side was ahead by a couple of goals.

The huge crowds they are always boasting about, could find themselves subjected to watching a defender play by himself until the game is virtually over.

That would really test out the famous Victorians' love of any sport.

Milking down footy

To be balanced, the aftermath to the blow-up last Monday night in the game between Melbourne and St George reeks of over-reaction.

Jason Ryles’ send off was ridiculous, which has since been acknowledged, but the fisticuffs that have been analysed over and over really makes me wonder where the game is headed.

It appears to me they promote an-anything-goes approach to Origin and have a completely different set of standards for the club games.

The way they are going ,it will become over-analysed and sterilised - a bit like warm milk. All they will need is the saucer.

Jersey confusion stumps me

I noticed a local league star the other day playing what I thought was out of position, not with his usual number on his back.

At first I thought it was a cunning plan by his tricky little coach, but as I watched, I realised he was actually playing in his preferred position.

Now, I found it hard to understand until I ran into a couple of his teammates the other night and they told me the jersey was the problem. It was actually too small and the only reason he was wearing another number was because it was bigger.

Apparently they call him after one of the Underbelly characters - you guessed it, “Fat Boy”.

Cordwell congratulations

Congratulations to Martin Cordwell, son of league workaholics Dave and Teresa Cordwell, who was picked in the world university rugby league team.

No, they aren’t playing Mars. The team was picked in recognition of the best players at the recent World Cup where nine countries competed with Australia coming out with the title.

Fearless fighter

The words mother and father-in-law conjures up fear in most hot-blooded males.

There must be no fear in ex-league forward Matt Richardson who goes out with Aleisha Hilton, daughter of Muay Thai kick boxing legends Joe and Sharon Hilton.

Matt had his first fight on the ring in a huge night at the Sunshine Coast Event Centre last Saturday night and his trainer, of course, was Joe.

Matt put in a great effort and won a split decision, which probably proves a couple of things: he’s tough and follows instructions well, which should be good for the future.

Congratulations to promoters Richard and Rob Fogarty on their Detonation Fight Night with title wins to Brodie Stadler, Heather O’Donnell and Kurt Finlayson.

Also all parties should be commended for raising funds for the Cancer Council.