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The AFL has urged social media bosses to introduce better protections against sickening online abuse after Harley Reid was targeted. 

Reid's West Coast coach Adam Simpson revealed this week that the levels of abuse has risen to the extent 'where you need to get the police involved' in a wake up call to teams across the nation.

Teenage sensation Reid and teammate Elliot Teo are among the Eagles stars to have been targeted online.

Meanwhile, Fremantle star Jordan Clark locked his social media accounts after he was the recipient of abuse. 

'There needs to be more protection of players with social media,' Clark said.