Eddie McGuire flies to Baghdad to watch a young Iraqi play Aussie Rules, is suitably impressed and arranges for him to come over to Collingwood.
He's signed to a one year contract and the kid joined the team for the pre-season.
Two weeks later the magpies are down six goals to Carlton, with 10 minutes to play.
The coach gives the Iraqi the nod and he goes on.
The kid is a sensation - kicks seven goals in 10 minutes and wins the game for the Magpies.
The fans are thrilled, the coaches and players delighted, and the media are in love with the new star.
When the players come off, he phones his Mum.
"Hello mum, guess what"? he says. "I played 10 minutes, kicked 7 goals and we won". Everyone loves me.
Wonderful says his mum. "Let me tell you about my day".
"Your father was shot in the street and robbed, your sister and I were ambushed and beaten, and your brother joined a gang of looters, and all while you were having a great game."
The young fellow is upset,"What can I say mum , I am sorry."
"Sorry? You're sorry? says his mum. "It's your bloody fault we moved to Collingwood in the first place!"