The Bedge wrote:Little surprised more young players don't burn out or lose interest to be honest.
You're basically putting your life on hold from 13+ and everything is into footy to get drafted.. then get drafted and it's football 24/7 busting your arse to get a game. It's a fair demand / sacrifice for a young person, especially when your friends are probably enjoying a different lifestyle.
Especially from 17-21 years of age where the game really goes from being a 'game' to being your job and a business. Reckon that would start to take its toll and suck some of the enjoyment out of the game.
Especially in this day and age of how structured on field high-level football is now.