The Men Of Aussie Football, Rugby

From:  News.com

SPORTS fans take note: not all of us are watching for the thrill of the win.

Some of us are more concerned, ahem, with the thrill of the arm flex, or flesh flash.

Some of us don't give a hoot about who was handed a penalty card, or who kicked the best field goal.

In fact, I have no idea what an ankle tap or hard ball get might entail, but heck, I can let my imagination run wild.

That's right, some of us are interested in the AFL and NRL because of one simple thing: perve factor.

Don't pretend you don’t do it too.

And with the 2013 season underway, what better way to reacquaint ourselves with Australian football's leading lads than with....

MATT'S DELICIOUS DOZEN

....the hottest men in Australian football and why we should take notice both on – and off – the field.

Lance "Buddy" Franklin could be wearing Dockers gear by the end of the year if Ross Lyon gets his way.
 Picture: Wayne Ludbey.

 12. 

Lance "Buddy" Franklin (AFL)

He couldn’t kick straight in last year’s grand final against Sydney, but then, this list isn't exactly about a straight perspective, is it?

Melting hearts across the country...Jude Bolton. (Pic: Pellegrini)

 11. 

Jude Bolton (AFL)

He helped the Sydney Swans to victory in the AFL premiership last year and holds the record for most tackles in an AFL career. Wouldn't mind a wrestle around the ring, hey Jude?

OK, so this image might be a year or three old, but come on, he looks pretty saucy.
 (Pic: David Rogers)

10. 

Drew Mitchell (Super 15)

After 67 Tests for the Wallabies, "big daddy" Drew Mitchell isn't in his finest form on the field. Perhaps he needs to take a long hard look in the mirror. I know I would if I were him

David Zaharis works on that glowing tan. (Pic: George Salpigtidis)

 9. 

David Zaharakis (AFL)

Speaking of cradle-robbing, when 23-year-old David Zaharakis burst onto the scene in 2009 by kicking the winning goal in the Anzac Day game, you just knew a young man of serious talent had arrived. And that golden tan! You could melt butter on that skin....H.O.T.

 8. 

James O’Connor (Super 15)

Rugby's pin-up boy is still just 22 but has all sorts of international experience with 37 Wallabies caps. Cradle-robber much?

David Pocock, there's a reason why those jerseys are so tight...
(Pic: Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

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David Pocock (Super 15)

The Wallabies skipper has been outspoken against homophobia and is a strong advocate of gay marriage. Hello... need I say more?

The infamous pic of Josh Dugan with a Bacardi Breezer. He's so badass.
(Pic: Instagram)

6. 

Josh Dugan (NRL)

Poor Josh Dugan has met with controversy over the last week for his bad boy behaviour, but his last sighting, in which the fullback was spotted drinking a Bacardi Breezer, suggests we might have more in common than previously thought.

Bad boy Josh Dugan...when he had a job. (Pic: Ray Strange)

Wolfman no more...a clean shaven David Williams
alongside fashion photographer Candice Lake in the short film Fashion Lust.

 5. 

David Williams (NRL)

A Google search of this Eagle reveals everything you need to know about the wild animal we call Wolfman. What's not to love about a man who modelled for Calvin Klein? He has since shaved his bounteous facial hair and is looking fast, clean-cut and ready for all sorts of wild action. Booyeh!

In hairier times...David Williams plays the part of "wolfman".
(Pic: Gregg Porteus)

Back away Megan Gale. Shaun Hampson: he's mine! (Pic: Michael Klein)

4. 

Shaun Hampson (AFL)

If he's good enough for Megan Gale, he's good enough for me. At 201cm tall there's no shortage of body to snuggle up to on the cold winter nights ahead.

Moustache + muscle + delicious = Berrick Barnes. (Pic: Mark Evans)

3. 

Berrick Barnes (Super 15)

Moustache + muscle + Berrick Barnes = delicious. He excelled in rugby league, he excels in rugby union, and I’ve got a feeling this 26 year-old NSW Waratahs star would sizzle in nearly any position. Maybe its the '70s porn star look?

St George's Matt Cooper in his six-packed, tattoed glory. (Pic: Men's Fitness)

 2. 

Matt Cooper (NRL)

He has been described as Rugby League's "power player" and credits mixed martial arts and Cross Fit for that sizzling body. Even at age 33, there is still plenty of fire in this dragon.

Matt Cooper makes a splash. Pic: Phil Hillyard.

Queensland Reds star Mike Harris training with The Wallabies last year. Check out the biceps!
(Pic: Gregg Porteus)

 1. 

Mike Harris (Super 15)

You might not know Mike Harris, but it's my pleasure to introduce you. He's a Kiwi-turned Aussie who plays for the Queensland Reds in rugby's Super 15 competition and my pick of the crop. Drool factor? Off the charts.

Mike Harris...one to watch. (Pic: Adam Smith)