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2014 AFL round 01 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Essendon Bombers at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on March 21, 2014.

The small forward was a shining light on a disappointing night for North

The new Bomber was brilliant in his first game for the club

Faces new and old, Fletch's milestone and three votes to Jobe

The Roos and Bombers clash in round 1

Relive all the action from Etihad Stadium as Essendon celebrates Dustin Fletcher's milestone game in style

North starts with a whimper as veterans drive Dons to 39-point win

The young Bomber goes back in the air with authority, then finishes

The Bombers skipper finishes brilliantly

The Roos small forward slots it from the impossible angle