Two of the AFL’s brightest talents this year called out racist abuse on social media directed at them and their families.

St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne received racially abusive messages simply for playing footy.

Racism on social media directed at First Nations players is prolific and deeply harmful.

Slurs and threats of violence to players and their families are common.

The AFL’s CEO Andrew Dillon says combating racism is a continued focus for him.

"It's a societal issue and we're a part of society," he tells the ABC.

"It's not comfortable at all and doesn't really sit well with me. It's something that we want to work on."

The abuse has instant and ongoing impact to the men and women playing the game, with internal surveys revealing few play

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