Lees a mechanic at the time was on a motocross circuit in Laverton, Victoria when his bike ran off the track and the resultant accident led to him breaking his neck.

[4] He who works part-time for Disability Sport and Recreation, In 2002, Lees started playing wheelchair rugby on the social, non-competitive level.

He competed in the 2010 World Rugby Wheelchair Championships, where his team captured a silver medal.

[6] He was a member of the team that retained its gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics after defeating the United States 59–58 in the final.

"[10] Lees announced his retirement from the Steelers in November 2021 and moving to a Development Coach with Paralympics Australia.