Fremantle defender Lee Spurr says his team remains focused on driving standards ahead of their final match of the season against the Western Bulldogs at Domain Stadium next Sunday.
Speaking after Saturday’s 92-point loss to the Giants at Spotless Stadium, Spurr said the side was determined to achieve consistency.
“We faded away in the second half which was the disappointing thing,” Spurr said.
“That ability to sustain our performance for four quarters is really what we’re looking for.
The 29-year-old, who was this season voted into Fremantle’s six-man leadership group, said part of his role involved helping his younger teammates develop.
“Certainly, you want to go out there and support them and help them grow,” Spurr said.
“We are looking to really drive the standards.
“That’s the thing we’re concentrating on – maintaining our standards.
“That’s what drives our club.
“As a leader, as long as we’re maintaining standards and giving effort, that’s all you can ask.”
Fremantle were competitive throughout the first half against GWS and entered the long break just 15-points behind.
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Ross Lyon’s men moved the ball directly through the corridor and were efficient inside 50, with forwards Shane Yarran and Michael Apeness the focal points up front.
Spurr noted Fremantle’s first half as a template for the way the team wanted to play, but was disappointed they couldn’t honour captain David Mundy in his 250th AFL match.
“I’m really proud of the way we played in the first half – we were super competitive - but it certainly would’ve been nice if we kept it going for him,” Spurr said.
“We really moved the ball the way we wanted to and had a strong intense contest around the ball.
“David Mundy’s fantastic for the club – I think he’s played the second most games of anyone at Freo.
“We’re certainly very proud of his achievement and I’m sure his family’s very proud as well. They’ve played a big role in getting him to where he is.
“He’s a fantastic leader and he’s a great captain of the club.”
He said the team was excited to make amends next Sunday in Matthew Pavlich’s farewell match.
“Next week’s obviously a huge milestone game – it’s Pav’s last game,” Spurr said.
“He’s been fantastic for our club. He’s been there throughout the hard times and really shouldered some of the load.
“We’ll try to bring our four-quarter effort and sustain it, to honour Pav.
“We’re really excited to get out there and put on a good performance for him and really honour what he’s done for our football club.”
