Collingwood star Jack Crisp has avoided suspension over inappropriate images he sent in 2018 but has apologised and must complete an education program regarding the appropriate use of social media.
Crisp, 29, met with the AFL's integrity unit on Tuesday regarding a video shared to social media without his consent last week that included explicit photos, crude comments and references to illicit substances.
The video showed a person scrolling through several screenshots of Snapchats, many clearly showing Crisp's bearded face.
The last two images are explicit and shows a man standing, but his face is not visible.
The AFL said Crisp admitted he had consensually sent the photos to another person several years ago and had acknowledged "the content and his language, regardless of the setting, was extremely inappropriate".
In deciding not to suspend or fine Crisp, the integrity unit took into consideration his apology and his improved behaviour in the years since the photos were sent.
"While the content was produced a number of years ago, and Jack has shown significant improvement in his behaviour, the incident serves as a reminder to all players to understand the responsibility to themselves, their clubs and their professional careers," AFL football boss Andrew Dillon said in a statement.
In his apology, Crisp lamented the impact the release of the photos had on his family but insisted he had "learnt a lot and grown as a person" since sending them several years ago.
"Last week I became aware that a video was being shared online containing private images which I had sent to another person in 2018," Crisp said.
"I want to apologise for my actions and the impact they've had on my family and our club.
"I am incredibly fortunate to have the support of Collingwood, my wife Mikayla and my daughters while I am disappointed in myself for those actions, the impact this has had on my wife and my family hurts the most and I apologise to them for that."
Collingwood football boss Graham Wright said the Magpies, who also haven't punished Crisp, agreed he needed to complete an education program while the club would support him and his family through a "difficult time".
Crisp has played an extraordinary 191 consecutive AFL games - the most by a current player - dating back to round 18, 2014 when he was with the Lions.
