A series of text messages about sexual encounters and drug taking, allegedly from an AFL player, have been circulated online.

The messages have been posted to social media and an online forum and reportedly included the alleged player's name and other personal details.

An AFL player has been named on social media, but there is no confirmation he sent the text messages.

The texts allegedly feature a series of exchanges detailing sexual encounters and drug taking between the player and several women.

The alleged player's club said it was aware of messages being distributed on social media purporting to be from one of their players.

The club has informed its legal team.

The player's manager was contacted for comment.

The Age has chosen not to name the alleged player, the club, or publish the contents of the text messages.