GEELONG defender Corey Enright is not yet contemplating whether he plays on beyond this year as he heads into his 300th game in superb form.
After indicating early in the season that 2015 might be his last, he has been in vintage form in recent weeks, provoking external discussion about whether he should continue his career.
The dual best and fairest winner was best on ground on Friday night against Port Adelaide, recording a career-high 14 intercept possessions among his 29 disposals, and his coach Chris Scott said Enright should maintain an open mind about his future.
Enright appears to be following that advice.
"I'm not really thinking too far ahead. I came into this year just trying to enjoy everything that came along so this week will be big and I will try to enjoy it as best we can," Enright said.
He becomes the third Cat to play 300 games, joining John 'Sam' Newman who finished on 300 games, and club games record holder Ian Nankervis, who ended his career on 325 games.
Whether Enright pulls on the boots again will be a decision for later.
“I'm not really trying to focus on it too much. It might sound like a bit of a cop out but I'm just here to enjoy my footy and hopefully teach some of the young guys coming through the right way to play," Enright said.
He said the decision would be based on more things than just his own form.
"There's not one factor. There is a lot of things you have take into consideration," Enright said.
The 34-year-old triple premiership player is in his 15th season and has already earned five All Australian selections.
Enright said his unique ability to both restrict his opponent and win disposals was something that came with experience.
"It comes with playing games. You build confidence the more times you can do it, and the more situations you can put yourself in the better understanding you have," Enright said.
He could not nominate his toughest opponent but said he enjoyed pitting his skill against the best. And despite appearances he did feel pressure from time to time.
"There are plenty of times where you get tested and your temperament gets tested, but you try to keep a level head most of the time," Enright said.
"You have got to have the right balance, not get too carried away with your winning form and not get too down when you're working at the other end of the scale … making sure you've got a clear head when you are out there playing is the most important thing."
The man they call Boris – after champion German tennis player Boris Becker – will play his 300th against Melbourne on Sunday at Simonds Stadium.
He was rapt that the milestone will be played at home and pleased he has been a one-club player.
"It means a lot to me. Obviously Geelong gave me my opportunity," Enright said.
Universally respected, he said he attempted to keep things simple when it came to how he approached the game and people within it.
"Be consistent in the way I play and the way I treat people," Enright said.
He will be the 70th player to reach the 300-game milestone in VFL/AFL history.
