Jake Long (Australian footballer) explained

Jake Long
Fullname:Jake Long
Birth Date:3 February 1996
Originalteam:St Marys (NTFL)
Draftpick:No. 47 (F/S), 2015 rookie draft
Debutdate:Round 21, 2016
Debutstadium:Etihad Stadium
Height:185 cm
Weight:75 kg
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Guernsey:34
Years1:2016-2019;
Games Goals1:5 (1)
Statsend:2017

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 in round 21, 2016 at Etihad Stadium.[3] He was delisted by Essendon following the 2019 AFL season.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jake Long, son of Essendon champ Michael, signs with Bombers. Morris. Grey. 1 December 2014. NT News. News Corp Australia. 14 August 2016.
  2. News: 2014 AFL Pre-Season And Rookie Drafts. 3 December 2014. Triple M. 14 August 2016.
  3. News: Jake Long to make debut for Essendon Bombers. Febbo. Val. 11 August 2016. The Age. Fairfax Media. 14 August 2016.
  4. Web site: AFL 2020 pre-season: Essendon delistings, Zac Clarke, Tom Jok, Jake Long, Trent Mynott delisted, Bombers news. 2019-10-24. Fox Sports. en-AU. 2019-10-24.