An ageing Dustin Fletcher has opted for season-ending surgery on his finger, causing many to briefly think this could the end of a stellar career.
I’m 18 – Fletcher’s career started before I was born.
In my 18 years I have already suffered five broken arms, a busted nose, a torn hamstring, the occasional muscle injury, and most recently a season-ending broken collarbone.
22 grueling seasons have been thrown at Fletcher, and yet he seems determined to go around again and ink his name in the history books.
Only two players – Hawthorn’s Michael Tuck (426) and Richmond’s Kevin Bartlett (403) have managed over 400 senior VFL/AFL matches. Fletcher has played 393 games since his 1993 debut.
Fletcher is just seven games from joining an exclusive club. But looking to beat him to the summit of 400 mountain is Brent Harvey.
There’s the possibility Boomer will play seven more games this season, which would bring him to a career total of 388 – only five games behind Fletcher.
If both play again in 2015, we’re in for an intriguing individual battle to see who can stay on the park and reach the 400-game milestone first.
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