Channel Seven's Saturday Night Football followed Collingwood champion Dane Swan as he had his famous tattoos covered before a training session last week.

Swan shocked all his teammates and coaches when he took off his jacket during a team meeting and revealed his pale, clear arms.

As the photos below prove, the reactions of his teammates were almost as good as Swan's ability to keep a straight face.

All photos are courtesy of Channel Seven's Fiona Hamilton.



The process begins...



The colour begins to fade.



Heath Shaw reacts with bewilderment as Swan reveals his new look.



Swan gives his arms a workout with the table-tennis bat.



The coach gives Swan's look the tick of approval.



Before and after.