Danny Green today has announced his return to the ring. I don’t get this. Or maybe I do and the cynical side of my brain is just trying to deny the fact. I sadly think these athletes announce fake retirements so they can take a break from their chosen sport and enjoy the rest with the comfort of when they announce their return from retirement a huge pay day awaits them.

Green in particular looks to be a prime example of this. He announced his retirement in conjunction with the release of his autobiography ‘Closed Fists, Open Heart’ a marketing ploy carried out to precision. Then, 6 months later I notice a market was available at certain sporting bet company websites on a Mundine V Green fight happening in 2009. Now he is rested and the time is right, he is going to chime in for one of the largest pay days in Australian sporting history.

I do not like this dishonesty. I would prefer people just retire and be done with it or let their talents melt away proudly much as Mathew Hayden did.

With the following exceptions no body is allowed to un-retire ever again.

• Wally Lewis – He could still captain coach the Broncos to an easy premiership this year. Even with bits of his brain gone.

• The Rat Pack – I would pay a lot of money for this group to reform…. even in their current condition (I would bring nose plugs).

• Steve Waugh – There is always room in a team for a sledging master, even if he scores no runs.

• Shane Warne – He can still turn legies 3 foot and chop on with the chicks. Who retires when they have this sort of talent?

• Muhumad Ali – Someone may do him a favour and put him out of his misery (This was suggested by someone else so don’t blame me).

• John Daly – We all need just one professional golfer to look like a complete hacker.

• Warren Buffett – I want him to live to have 1 trillion dollars. On current growth rates this should occur just as he turns 98.

Any of you lot come with any suggestions of who should be allowed to un-retire????