Dustin Fletcher suffers a hamstring injury. Source: Michael Dodge / Getty Images
DUSTIN Fletcher will have to play on for a 22nd season to break Essendon's games record should the Bombers be tossed out of this year's finals series.
The veteran defender was set to pass Simon Madden's record of 378 games against Richmond on Saturday night but has now been ruled out with a hamstring strain.
Fletcher has missed the past two weeks with suspension, while the club's September campaign remains in the hands of the AFL Commission.
But the 38-year-old flagged this month he wanted to play on in 2014, which would put him in sight of the 400-game barrier.
"I would love to be a part of the team next year but we will just have to see how the next few games go," Fletcher said.
"You look at a team and you look at a spine of the team the way footy is played with our midfield, we have a midfield that can compete with the best teams in the competition.
"If I am still doing my bit well then I would like to go on and see how I go next year but time will tell and we will wait and see how this year unfolds."
In a further blow, WAFL sensation Nick Kommer has also been ruled out of the Tigers clash with a broken hand.
Dyson Heppell remains in doubt with a foot injury, but Jason Winderlich is expected to return.
"Jason trained strongly last week and the expectation is if he can get through training this week he will be available for senior selection," Dons footy manager Steve Alessio said.
Heath Hocking has been handed a one-match suspension.
If the Bombers are wiped from this year's finals series Fletcher would have to line up 22 times next season to join champions Michael Tuck (426 games) and Kevin Bartlett (403) in the 400-club.
Fletcher, who debuted in 1993, will turn 39 next season.
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