AFL Players have taken a pledge against homophobic language to highlight the damaging effects it can have within sport and the community.

To mark IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia) on Friday 17 May, the AFL Players’ Association is running a social media campaign titled Footy4IDAHO.

Hawks Captain Luke Hodge and backman Matt Spangher have showed their support by posing for photos with the #Footy4IDAHO twitter handle.

You can show your support by visiting the AFLPA’s Facebook page and sharing the initiative.