Dustin Fletcher was 40 years old when he retired from the AFL.

He was born on 7 May 1975 and announced his retirement in September 2015, having already played his final game earlier that year at 40 years and 23 days of age.

Quick Scoop

  • Age at retirement: 40.
  • Final game: his 400th AFL match in 2015, played at 40 years and 23 days old.
  • Club: Essendon Football Club (AFL).
  • Career length: 22–23 seasons at the top level.

In simple terms: when people ask “how old was Dustin Fletcher when he retired?”, the clear answer is that he finished his AFL career at age 40.

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