Sacked Carlton player Josh Bootsma sent explicit texts after social media hook-up

SACKED Blues defender Josh Bootsma propositioned a young fan for sex within 15 minutes of connecting on social media, it has been alleged.

SACKED Blues defender Josh Bootsma propositioned a young fan for sex within 15 minutes of connecting on social media, it has been alleged.

One of the women at the centre of the scandal says the 21-year-old sent her explicit images, constantly asked her around to his house and told her he was not in a relationship even though his girlfriend was pregnant.

Police have not ruled out investigating the footballer, dumped by Carlton on Tuesday, after the extent of his sexting was revealed.

In a five-month trail of messages on social media forums including Facebook, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat, Bootsma appears to groom at least one Carlton fan before blatantly asking for sexual favours.

“I think you are a sexy girl who deserves to be treated like a princess,’’ one of the expectant father’s messages read.

Then later: “Are you up for a sex session on Tuesday?’’

One image viewed by the Herald Sun appears to show Bootsma pictured in the bath from the waist down - “Join me’’ he says.

In another: “Sounds good. Send dirty snaps.’’

The 23-year-old woman, who asked not to be named, admitted she was an obsessed Blues supporter who started following Carlton players on Instagram but was surprised when Bootsma sent her a friend request on Facebook.

She said the pair met in person at an open training day last year and, while Bootsma seemed embarrassed, he started sending her Kik messages the next day.

“At the start he was sweet and trying to woo me but I’m not stupid,” she said.

“I caught on pretty quickly what he was about.’’

The aspiring makeup artist said the pair’s communication started in August but broke down by November when Bootsma’s girlfriend became aware of the online chat.

Carlton was forced to dump the young player after the mother of another girl - a teenager - provided the club with photos the defender had been sending.

Adults who send sexually explicit messages to anyone aged 16 or under can face criminal charges.

Cyber safety expert Susan McLean said it was time AFL clubs took a tougher stance.

She said Kik messaging had become the number one app for sex predators worldwide.

Bootsma did not respond to inquiries from the Herald Sun.

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