Lee Spurr has been a terribly courageous and dependable defender, especially during our best days in 2013/14. We always struggled against the small very quick forwards like Rioli and Lees lack of pace meant he needs a helping hand at times. Injuries, age, lack of speed, poor disposal and form issues last year have contributed to some people bagging him. To me, he deserved to be in the leadership group but this season will be a challenge for him to regain his top form and maintain a spot in the side. And thats a good thing if we have bona fide challengers for his position, which we now do.