Vote: Fletcher's greatest moments
Essendon will celebrate veteran Dustin Fletcher’s 21st season in the AFL competition, by counting down the greatest 21 moments of his memorable career, as voted by the fans.
The club will reveal the 21 moments throughout the 2013 season on The Hangar, the Bombers weekly TV show on Fox Footy Channel.
Each segment will include interviews with his teammates, coaches and opponents, ensuring every moment and milestone of his illustrious career is covered.
To make sure we don’t miss anything, the club is calling on Essendon fans to send in their favourite memories of Fletch.
If you want to take part, please send your top three Dustin Fletcher moments in order to the email address below fandevelopment@essendonfc.com.au.
Some early nominations to consider are:
Fletcher’s debut game for the Bombers as a 17-year-old schoolboy in 1993 when then coach, Kevin Sheedy, started him in the ruck against Carlton big man Justin Madden.
Fletcher’s match saving tackle on Jeff Garlett at the MCG in 2011, when the evergreen Fletch chased down the Carlton speedster to save a certain goal.
Fletcher’s Crichton Medal in the 2000 premiership year.
The unveiling of the Fletcher end at Etihad Stadium for Essendon home games.
There are so many memorable moments, including milestones, suspensions and finals games to choose from.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the career of one of the most decorated players in the history of Essendon.