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Tom Liberatore shows off his tattoos

Tom Liberatore has signed a new deal with the Western Bulldogs but he isn’t the same old Dog. The midfield marvel has a nutty and fruity penchant for ink work - and Homer Simpson it seems.

Western Bulldogs premiership star Tom Liberatore has a nutty – and fruity – new look, and if you don’t like it you might be able to give him a call.

The re-signed midfield marvel has some crazy ink work on himself, and he certainly brings the comedy value with his tatts.

A fruit and nut muesli bar inked on his right arm, a gingerbread man tattooed on his calf and yet it still gets a whole lot more mysterious.

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There also appears to be a tattoo on his leg saying “If found please call …” with a phone number attached.

The latest additions show Homer Simpson on one bicep and Greasy on the other.

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Teammate Josh Schache laughed off Libba’s unique style.

“I’ve had a look, it’s pretty funny. He’s got some interesting ones,” Schache said.

“But I might just keep the skin clear, I reckon.”

Tom Liberatore shows off a new tattoo. Pic: Michael Klein
Tom Liberatore shows off a new tattoo. Pic: Michael Klein
Liberatore’s ink on a cal. Pic: Michael Klein
Liberatore’s ink on a cal. Pic: Michael Klein

The Libba look was complete with a fresh coat of trademark black nail polish but it was overshadowed by his running strength.

“I’m as motivated as I ever have been to make sure I do my bit for the team and help us improve next year,” Liberatore said when he was re-signed last month.

Liberatore shapes as effectively a new recruit in 2019 after he suffering a season-ending knee injury in Round 1 this year.

Tim English receives a handball. Pic: Michael Klein
Tim English receives a handball. Pic: Michael Klein
Liam Picken trains with the 2-4 year players. Pic: Michael Klein
Liam Picken trains with the 2-4 year players. Pic: Michael Klein

He was not due back at training until next week. But the tattoo fun add to the well-known jokester’s intrigue.

After the 2016 Grand Final he said on camera to a supporter over the MCG fence: “It’s always good to win the Ashes Test match”.

Asked what he did, Liberatore replied: “Made 100” and it is believed it was because the fan had a cricket cover on his iPhone.

Also on the training track yesterday was Liam Picken, who had his 2018 season ruined by concussion.

Josh Schache is settling into his second year at the Dogs. Pic: Michael Klein
Josh Schache is settling into his second year at the Dogs. Pic: Michael Klein
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge (right) with footy manager Chris Maple. Pic: Michael Klein
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge (right) with footy manager Chris Maple. Pic: Michael Klein
Liberatore had teammates chuckling. Pic: Michael Klein
Liberatore had teammates chuckling. Pic: Michael Klein
It’s slow going for Lukas Webb after he suffered a serious neck late last season. Pic: Michael Klein
It’s slow going for Lukas Webb after he suffered a serious neck late last season. Pic: Michael Klein
Bailey Williams shrugs a tackle. Pic: Michael Klein
Bailey Williams shrugs a tackle. Pic: Michael Klein
Caleb Daniel returned with several teammates. Pic: Michael Klein
Caleb Daniel returned with several teammates. Pic: Michael Klein
Aaron Naughton ran laps. Pic: Michael Klein
Aaron Naughton ran laps. Pic: Michael Klein

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