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Dustin Fletcher

Defender
2011 - 2015
Essendon Bombers
Dustin Fletcher, born on 7 May 1975, is a retired Australian rules footballer who dedicated his remarkable 23-season career to the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Known for his exceptional skills and unwavering commitment, Fletcher is esteemed as one of the premier defenders in the league's history. Starting his journey with the Western Jets in the TAC Cup, Fletcher's talent shone brightly, leading him to be drafted by Essendon in the 1992 national draft as a father-son selection. Standing tall at 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) and weighing 92 kg (203 lb), Fletcher primarily excelled in the role of a defender, showcasing his prowess in thwarting opponents' scoring attempts. Throughout his tenure with Essendon from 1993 to 2015, Fletcher's contributions were invaluable to the team's success. His remarkable consistency, strategic acumen, and adept defensive maneuvers not only earned him accolades but also inspired generations of aspiring footballers. Moreover, Fletcher's international impact was evident as he represented Australia from 2005 to 2015, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable force in the sport. His enduring legacy as a stalwart defender and a true team player continues to resonate within the AFL community, making Dustin Fletcher a revered figure in Australian football history.

Season Stats:

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bombers
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
7
-
489
26
27%
29
22
32%
-
-
Goals
1
0.1
435
80
1%
29
34
3%
226
0%
Behinds
1
0.1
435
55
2%
31
24
4%
178
1%
Assists
1
0.1
446
30
3%
27
11
9%
148
1%
Disposals
116
16.6
441
748
16%
26
581
20%
8311
1%
Kicks
80
11.4
392
420
19%
23
380
21%
4621
2%
Handballs
36
5.1
493
472
8%
31
303
12%
3690
1%
Marks
35
5
405
207
17%
22
157
22%
2104
2%
Tackles
6
0.9
577
176
3%
35
122
5%
1459
0%
Hitouts
0
-
-
1058
-
-
247
0%
754
0%
Clearances
0
-
-
184
-
-
109
0%
796
0%
Frees For
4
0.6
480
64
6%
33
31
13%
399
1%
Frees Against
3
0.4
525
43
7%
29
41
7%
428
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bombers

All Season Stats (2011-2015)

Games Played
Total 72
Goals
Total 4
Avg 0.1
Behinds
Total 3
Avg 0
Assists
Total 4
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 1172
Avg 16.3
Kicks
Total 887
Avg 12.3
Handballs
Total 285
Avg 4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 76% - 24%
Marks
Total 366
Avg 5.1
Tackles
Total 83
Avg 1.2
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 13
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 25
Avg 0.3
Frees Against
Total 51
Avg 0.7

Dustin Fletcher - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Dustin Fletcher - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Dustin Fletcher - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Dustin Fletcher' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Dustin Fletcher - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Dustin Fletcher' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Dustin Fletcher - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Dustin Fletcher - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Dustin Fletcher in the context of their team and the league as a whole.