JASON Akermanis named as many as five AFL players in a briefing with sports anti-doping authorities about suspected drug cheats.

The Brisbane Lions triple-premiership player, who joined the Western Bulldogs at the end of 2006, became embroiled in potential litigation this year after West Coast premiership player Michael Braun was identified as one of the players.

Akermanis said he was annoyed about being asked about the issue again after returning from holidays in London last Friday.