AFL Women's star is targeted by online trolls 

Beating the trolls: Photo of an AFL Women's star kicking for goal is taken down from sites due to 'misogynist' comments before protests by sports stars sees it re-posted An image of Carlton Blues AFLW star Tayla Harris kicking was posted on twitter It received 'inappropriate and offensive' comments. It was taken down by 7AFL Fans and sporting stars criticised this decision and the image was re-uploaded 

By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 14:48 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 21:14 GMT, 19 March 2019

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An image of an AFL Women's star kicking a football in a full stretch position was controversially removed from Twitter after it received inappropriate comments by online trolls. 

The image of Carlton's Tayla Harris, captured in a match against the Western Bulldogs, garnered so many offensive comments 7AFL removed its post.

The Twitter account replaced the image with a message explaining why it was deleted. 

An image (above) of Tayla Harris was uploaded to twitter by 7AFL and attracted offensive comments

An image (above) of Tayla Harris was uploaded to twitter by 7AFL and attracted offensive comments 

'The original purpose in publishing the image was to celebrate the power, athleticism and skills on show in Calrton's thrilling win over the Western Bulldogs,' the message read.

'The image attracted a number of comments, some of which were inappropriate and offensive. As a

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