STAR Demon James Frawley says he simply has to weigh up all options about his playing future, given he is an unrestricted free agent.

Frawley, who is out of contract at the end of this year, said he would discuss his future with his close family and friends and manager.

“You have to consider everything,” he told Dee TV.

“These days it’s more of a business and you see players come in [and] some come in for two years and then get the chop. Players that have been around for a long time and have been serviceable for the club for many years – once they’re done, they’re done.

“I’m just weighing up options with my family, friends and my girlfriend. But I love the club, and I bleed red and blue, and I love this place and I love my mates here.

“But I’ll actually have to weigh up every option at the end of year, but no decision has been made or anything like that – I’m just trying to weigh up everything that’s going to come at the end of this year.”

Frawley said he “definitely” hadn’t made a decision about next year and beyond.   

“I’m just trying to concentrate on playing footy for the Melbourne footy club, and trying to play to the best of my ability and try to get a few wins for the club,” he said.

“There’s nothing better than a winning feeling like on the weekend and this young team we’ve got – if we can get a few more wins and boost their morale and hopefully give them a few more wins this year.

“[We want to] give them a bit of taste of what success is actually like and I’d like to be a part of that. I’m just going to try and give my all for the Melbourne footy club and I love this place.”

But he wasn’t sure when he would make a decision about his playing future.   

“I haven’t decided much about anything to be honest,” he said.

“I’m just trying to concentrate on getting a kick … but realistically more the end of the year, but honestly I haven’t really thought about [it too] much at all.

“I’m trying to stay away from the politics of footy and my manager will do what he wants to do and I’ll just try and concentrate on getting a kick.”

Frawley said he didn’t get caught up in the media speculation surrounding his future.

“The papers can say what they want really. It’s what the boys think internally and the coaches and your mates. I’ve got a lot of close mates at the club,” he said.

“The papers write what they want to write and there is no accountability to what they write. Last week with the dollars on my head – I don’t know where that came from – but $800,000 [a season], I’d be happy with that.

“It’s big money, but it’s definitely not true.”

Frawley said he tried to go about his business as normal as possible and still “have a bit of fun with the boys”.

“It doesn’t really affect me when I read the papers – I just try and stay clear of it, but it always comes back to you every now and then. Someone’s always talking about it or the boys have ripped into you at training,” he said.

“I just try and do my own thing and stick to my routine and what works for me.”

Frawley said the future of coach Paul Roos was “definitely” part of his consideration.

“Off-field is a massive part of football these days. Peter Jackson coming into the club … has been unreal for the footy club. He’s put us out there and he went out and got Paul Roos – one of the biggest coups the club’s had in 20-odd years – maybe even longer,” he said.

“He’s been sensational, Paul. He’s relaxed and just makes the place enjoyable to come into everyday.

“It definitely does weigh [into my decision] … and what’s happening off-field with the club. There have definitely been big ticks there [recently].”

But he said Roos hadn’t talk to him about his contract, other than to reiterate that he was a valuable part of Melbourne’s plans.

“He’s made it pretty clear to me that I’m an important player at the footy club and he feels like I’m an important for the club and the team. He hasn’t really spoken about the contract,” he said.

“He’s been around footy enough that whatever happens – happens.

“He’s been super to me and the rest of the group. He’s been so positive with the boys … with blokes like Jack Watts and Jack Trengove. Hopefully we’ll get a few more wins for him and keep his good winning record good.”

Frawley said it had been a tough journey since he was drafted by the Demons at No.12, but he was genuinely optimistic about Melbourne’s future.

“2006 was a long time ago. We finished fifth on the ladder and I thought ‘bewdy, it’s a nice club to come into and play finals for the next five or six years … and maybe win a premiership’,” he said.

“It didn’t happen, which has been frustrating. The last eight years we’ve been pretty average, which has been frustrating for the players, the fans and everyone involved in the footy club.

“There are definitely positives about the future, especially with Roosy coaching. He’s been really positive and the boys really embrace him. I really enjoy his coaching style.

“There is a lot of talent at the footy club – it’s just getting their mental state right. Losing over the last few years has taken a toll on the boys and the confidence has been hit. If we play our best footy week in, week out, we can match it with anyone.”