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Dozens of Australian Football League players’ nudes leak on social media

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Published July 5, 2023
Updated July 5, 2023, 10:40 a.m. ET

The AFL is investigating a massive leak of nude and graphic images of more than 45 past and present players, which have been illegally shared across social media.

A Google Drive link which contains folders of players, some of which are premiership winners and even Brownlow Medallists, have been circulating across social media and dating platforms, the Herald Sun reports.

The AFL has confirmed the Integrity Unit is investigating and that police and the eSafety Commissioner have been informed of the leak.

Brennan Cox of the Dockers in action during the round 14 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Fremantle Dockers at GIANTS Stadium, on June 17, 2023, in Sydney, Australia.
Brennan Cox of the Dockers in action during the round 14 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Fremantle Dockers at GIANTS Stadium, on June 17 in Sydney, Australia. AFL via Getty Images

The report states that several clubs had contacted the AFL once the images began circulating.

“The AFL has been made aware of private and personal images of past and present AFL players being distributed and shared illegally and without consent after being contacted by a number of AFL clubs,” a spokesman told the Herald Sun.

“The images have been circulated by an anonymous person/s and it is alleged the files feature private and personal images of past and present AFL players however it is important to note that many of the images are yet to be verified for identification.

Charlie Curnow of the Blues attempts to mark the ball in front of Jack Scrimshaw of the Hawks during the round 16 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 02, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia.
Charlie Curnow of the Blues attempts to mark the ball in front of Jack Scrimshaw of the Hawks during the round 16 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on July 2 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images

“There appears to have been significant work involved in gathering the images and creating files for distribution.

“The AFL has no information regarding why the personal images have been circulated illegally and without consent or what the motive is in doing so.”

The AFL had reportedly been working with the eSafety Commissioner for the past 15 hours to remove the images from social media.

The Tigers celebrate victory during the round 12 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers at GIANTS Stadium, on June 04, 2023, in Sydney, Australia.
The Tigers celebrate victory during the round 12 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers at GIANTS Stadium, on June 4 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

“While the AFL understands there may be great interest in this update, it wishes to reinforce the images have been shared illegally and without consent,” the AFL spokesman said.

“The AFL asks everyone to please respect the rights and privacy of those past and present players who have had personal images illegally shared without their consent or approval.

“AFLIU has contacted the eSafety Commissioner and is working closely with eSafety to have the images removed as soon as possible.

Brent Daniels, Stephen Coniglio and Xavier O'Halloran of the Giants celebrate victory during the round seven AFL match between Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 29, 2023, in Sydney, Australia.
The Giants celebrate victory during the round seven AFL match between Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 29 in Sydney, Australia. AFL via Getty Images

“The AFL has also made the relevant law enforcement agencies aware of the situation.”

Victoria Police said the force was aware of the images.

“Victoria Police is aware of explicit images being circulated online of athletes,” a statement said.