Swans star Lance Franklin says going public about his mental health battles is one of the best decisions he has ever made.

It was an open and honest Franklin who sat down with Matthew Richardson for an interview which aired on Seven’s Saturday Night Footy.

“It had been an issue for a little while with me, but ... I wasn't able to talk about it and I was a little bit embarrassed about it,” Franklin said.

“But for me, being able to speak to the football club, my partner and my family was the best decision I ever made.”

Click the image above to watch the interview with Franklin on SwansTV.