Burgess played 124 games with the Bombers and won the best and fairest in1957 and 1960. Burgess was a superb wingman and centreman - fast moving,high marking and seldom beaten. Fletcher played 264 games for the Bombersduring 1967 and 1980 and won the best and fairest in 1978. He started atfull back before becoming a fine wingman with great pace and a good commandof skills. He later graduated to just about every position on the groundbut eventually to the half back flank. Group Four voting has commenced andit asks Essendon fans to continue to split some of the greatest midfieldersthe club has seen. Group Four comprises Dick Reynolds, Frank Maher, MarkMercuri and Jason Johnson - you can vote on the Champions of Essendon viathe BomberLand website here or by phone on 1902 245 049.
LONG VOTED A CHAMPION OF ESSENDON
In a close week of voting in Champions of Essendon - Michael Long was the winner of group three. Long was one of the most exciting players of the modern era - he had incredible pace and unbelievable skills with both hand and foot. The recently retired Long played 190 games with Essendon and won the Norm-Smith Medal in 1993. Long finished ahead of Reg Burgess and Ken
