Welsh was injured and struggled to get in the team. Murray was a first starter at the start of the season, got injured and cannot get back in the team. Sinclair was injured, Bannigan did well at LB and could not get in the team for a while. Craigen was a sub, "one for the future" got a chance and has kept his place. The central striker spot alternates between Craig and Doolan with both very good. Forbes came in after a few months did well and kept his position now he is struggling with the peformances of Welsh, Bannigan, Paton, Craigen etc. Even Archie was pushed out by Muirhead and Balatoni combination, did well when he got a chance Christmas time and now prefers to be on bench as he recognises the central defensive partnership is good.
There is a lot of competition for places and people are making a claim for the spot when they get a chance.