Colin Sylvia’s retirement has underlined that work ethic, not reputation, is what’s valued at Fremantle, defender Lee Spurr says.

Sylvia retired from the AFL on Tuesday afternoon by mutual agreement with the club.
 
Sylvia played just six games with Fremantle after being recruited as an unrestricted free agent from Melbourne in 2013 where he played 157 games over 10 seasons.
 
But the 29-year-old was banished to Peel Thunder in the WAFL in February after failing to meet Fremantle's training standards.

Best step for football club and Sylvia
 
Spurr was blunt in his assessment of Sylvia's time at Fremantle.
 
"Colin was certainly a talent," Spurr said.
 
"He was a high-round draft pick.

"He came here and we have high expectations on everyone at our club to perform to standards. Draft picks mean nothing. You've got to come in and get to work and unfortunately for Colin it didn't work out."
 
Spurr said he had not spoken to Sylvia since the announcement on Tuesday.
 
"I haven't spoken to Colin as yet," Spurr said.
 
"I couldn't speak for other players or other people.
 
"Everyone moves on pretty quickly. I think people that are pretty close to Colin will reach out to him, those that had a close relationship with him. It's up to the individual really.
 
"I've seen Colin a few times since he left and went to Peel. I know a few players have spoken to him via text.
 
"He got constant support down at Peel through various development coaches and we've got a really strong relationship with Peel now we've got a lot of players down there. So a lot of players interacted with him at training and in games."
 
The Freo Dockers have now moved on to the task at hand, facing Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

Freo ready for fierce contest at the 'G'