LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
A young footy player from Cronulla has copped a stern warning to hide a controversial tattoo or risk being sidelined from the game.
The ink in question, which includes some offensive phrases, has caused quite a stir online.
According to the legendary Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield from The Daily Telegraph, the Cronulla junior has been put on notice by league officials to cover up a homophobic tattoo or face being kicked off the field for good.
The news broke over the weekend and Rothfield spilled the beans during a chat on The Big Sports Weekend.
Rothfield spilled the beans that the young gun was given a serious talking-to by Cronulla junior rugby league about the not-so-friendly tattoos.
One tattoo reads 'eat st f**t' while the other leg bears the words 'snort lines and f***'.
The officials at Cronulla had no idea about the offensive ink until a snapshot of the player, who remains nameless, found its way onto social media.
It's a tough lesson for the young player, but in the game of footy, respect and sportsmanship are key.
Word to the wise: cover up those tattoos or risk getting benched indefinitely.