The previously injury prone Queenslander enjoyed the best of his four seasons at the Bombers last year, missing just three games and holding his own in defence while also providing plenty of drive. Showed courage in the air, gathered 51 loose-ball gets and rebounded from 50 on 46 occasions. Needs only to improve fitness to be able to spend more time in the midfield.
Draft history: 2005 NAB AFL Draft 1st round selection (Essendon) No. 19 overall.
Ruckman Paddy Ryder and speedster Courtenay Dempsey could miss the rest of the seasonMonday, August 17, 2009 - 5:51PM
Essendon pair ruled out for the final two games, while Fletcher is a chance to recover for round 22Monday, August 18, 2008 - 5:19PM
A gifted player with blistering pace who knows how to win the ball. A midfielder with great goal sense, he represented Queensland at under-18 level in 2005. EssWednesday, April 12, 2006 - 12:00AM
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