With the massive decline especially boys at ages 16-19 maybe we over doing it a bit when they are younger that they get over it by the time they are past teenage years. Just incredible the drop off in last 10 years to think we are literally down to one Colts competition should be concerning.
Agreed. As good as Auskick is, if a child takes it up at 6 or 7 years of age and continues on their football path until they are 15 or 16 then they have played football for the best part of 10 years. By then, a fair number become jaded and pack it in and either devote more time to studies or other pursuits.
The burn out factor should not be discounted and maybe the AFL and its state bodies should do a more in-depth investigation into why children give it up.