Jake Long (Australian footballer)

Jake Long
Personal information
Full name Jake Long
Date of birth (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996
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 / weight 186 cm / 75 kg
Position(s) Forward / Midfielder
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 34
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2016 Essendon 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.

Jake Long (born 3 February 1996) is an Australian rules footballer playing 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]

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.

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