Face 2 Face Interview with
Matt Ballin

Name: Matt Ballin

Age: 24

How important are looks to you? Looks are important in terms of how your present yourself, but who you are as a person is much more important at the end of the day

Do you have a grooming routine? Not really, I moisturize occasionally. I probably should be using sunscreen as well...

What do you do to take care of your appearance? I make sure I always look presentable so I have my hair cut every 6 weeks or so and I use moisturiser every now and then

Do you have any tattoos? No

Do you think it's important for a footy player to look good? Why? It's important to look neat and presentable as a footy player. We have to be aware of the image we are portraying to the community, to the club sponsors and to our fans

What's the nicest compliment anyone has ever given you? Anthony Watmough said he wants abs just like mine. And he wishes he filled out his Van Heusen's as well as I do too! Ha ha! My wife actually paid me the biggest compliment by marrying me

What do you find beautiful in a partner? Personality, confidence and looks

Do you think beauty can last with age? Yes

Would you say you were old school macho or modern metrosexual? Probably old school macho

Why do you think that men these days take more care of their appearance? Society has started to dictate that men take better care of themselves. With the prevalence of skin cancer and heart disease we've all needed to get motivated to start looking after ourselves

What's you most beautiful ...

Possession - My wedding band

Moment in your life - My wedding

Dream - Literally? I dream about owning a Range Rover!

They say 'Beauty comes from within'. Do you agree? Yes

Have you ever done anything to your body you regretted? I certainly regret the next day after putting too many beers into it

What would be your 3 tips to stay healthy and youthful? Exercise, healthy eating and doing things that you enjoy

How do you feel about being a 'pin up' / sex symbol? It's a new experience for me and it's really nice to be recognised in this way. I feel humbled by the acknowledgement

What are your thoughts on sportsmen using sex appeal to market themselves in a sexy way? I think its fine to use your sex appeal to market yourself as long as it's done tactfully. If it's aligned with a charity such as the McGrath Foundation then it's even more worthwhile to be doing your bit to help others