ST KILDA forward Justin Koschitzke has made the startling admission that he has not enjoyed playing a game of football in years.

In a claim that will raise fears about players’ mental wellbeing, the maligned goalkicker said the AFL lifestyle had become so demanding and restrictive that it had stamped out all fun from the game. Click to expand...

Couldn't find a thread on this anywhere. Very interesting albeit sad news. I actually remember reading an article years ago where Kosi admitted to being relieved when we were knocked out of finals in 2006, so it seems he's definitely had this problem for a while.Two things I'd take from this.One is it shows how tough modern football really is. Apart from the ever shortening off-season, players don't really get any time off and they're constantly either training, preparing or as Kosi said thinking about the net session. Combined with the extensive injuries Kosi has had and you can see how he'd get demoralised and frustrated. The fact that even when we were winning and pushing for a flag he wasn't happy is pretty eye opening.Second, and I am by no means blaming Kosi for continuing to earn a living in a job he doesn't like (how many of us do the same?) but I think it sheds a bit of light on his disappointing career after being such a talented junior player. He still obviously played some good footy and was competitive, but when you're in a mindset of not enjoying what you're doing I don't think you can be at your best. I don't reckon Ablett would say he doesn't enjoy playing.