The AFL - Australia's biggest sporting code - has been shaken by scandal, with nude images of 45 current and former players circulating online.
According to the Herald Sun, a Google drive link has been circulated, containing naked photos of some of Australian Rules' biggest names.
The AFL has confirmed its integrity unit - along with Australian Police - is investigating the leak.
"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," it said. "However, it is important to note that many of the images are yet to be verified for identification.
"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.
"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 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.
"The AFL has offered welfare support for players who may be involved and will continue to work closely with their clubs. The AFL will provide an update at an appropriate time."
Channel Seven reports the Google drive has since been taken down, but not before it was widely circulated on social media.
