The Worst Tattoos in the AFL | Thebigtip

Rampant one-upsmanship has made the lives of attention craving footballers in the AFL more difficult. It’s now just not enough to pull on a pair of white boots, get a $90 haircut and spend 3 sessions a week on the electric beach. Everyone’s doing that.

So how do modern day athletes and establish their individuality and stand out from the others?

Tattoos.

This is a list of the worst tattoos in the AFL and the people who are branded with them. Send through any I've missed, there are plenty.

1.    Dustin Martin’s necka

At just 18, Dusty has made quite an impact in his first year in the AFL. It appears he’s keen to keep the momentum rolling with this little inconspicuous addition over the mid-season break. The Maori words 'Ngati Maru' and 'Matai Whetu' refer to the people he is descended from and the area of New Zealand they come from.

At least it means something, but the “look at me I’m hard as f**k” statement he’s trying to make is too transparent. At his age, surely his Dad would have stepped in and prevented 60 years of potential regret.

Um, wait...

2.    Dane Swan's Sleeve

Swan says he’s addicted to getting tatts. Compulsion is the only possible excuse for this sleeve of meaninglessness.

3.    Dayne Beams's Sleeve

You’ve only got two arms Dayne and you’ve already covered one in stuff you’re going to be sick of before your bogan mates give your 21st speech.