Australia’s National Rugby League usually only makes headlines over here (aside: do they call us Up Over? Because of Down Under? They should.) for things like Russell Crowe owning his own club, the “Rabbitohs.” That sounds more like a really unappetizing cereal. I digress.

(I for one am stunned that this team is one of the worst in the league.)

After an allegation of sexual assault by a Brisbane woman, however, David Gallop, the National Rugby League chief, has decided to forego the regular warnings to act responsibly and instead dives straight into an ocean of crazy. He’s, uh, calling for teams to not drink anymore. I am not making that up. Read more…