Jake Long (Australian footballer)

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Jake Long
Personal information
Full name Jake Long
Date of birth (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 25)
Original team(s) St Marys (NTFL)
Draft No. 47 (F/S), 2015 rookie draft
Debut Round 21, 2016, Essendon
vs. Gold Coast, at Etihad Stadium
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 34
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2016-2019; Essendon 5 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jake Long (born 3 February 1996) is an Australian rules footballer who formerly played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the son of former Essendon player and Norm Smith Medallist, Michael Long.[1] He was drafted by Essendon with their third selection and forty-seventh overall in the 2015 rookie draft.[2] He made his debut in the six point win against Gold Coast in round 21, 2016 at Etihad Stadium.[3] He was delisted by Essendon following the 2019 AFL season.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Morris, Grey (1 December 2014). "Jake Long, son of Essendon champ Michael, signs with Bombers". NT News. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. ^ "2014 AFL Pre-Season And Rookie Drafts". Triple M. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. ^ Febbo, Val (11 August 2016). "Jake Long to make debut for Essendon Bombers". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  4. ^ "AFL 2020 pre-season: Essendon delistings, Zac Clarke, Tom Jok, Jake Long, Trent Mynott delisted, Bombers news". Fox Sports. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

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