Jake Long (Australian footballer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jake Long |
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jake Long | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1996 | ||
| Original team | St Marys (NTFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 47 (F/S), 2015 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 21, 2016, Essendon v. Gold Coast, at Etihad Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
Jake Long was born on February 3, 1996. He is an Australian rules footballer who used to play for the Essendon Football Club. This team is part of the top-level competition called the Australian Football League (AFL).
Jake comes from a famous football family. His dad is Michael Long, who was also a great player for Essendon. Michael Long even won a special award called the Norm Smith Medal for being the best player in a Grand Final.
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Jake Long's Football Journey
Jake Long was chosen by the Essendon Football Club in the 2015 rookie draft. This is a special way for teams to pick new players. He was the 47th player picked overall.
Starting His AFL Career
Jake played his first game, known as his "debut," in 2016. This was in Round 21 of the AFL season. His team, Essendon, won that game by six points against the Gold Coast Suns. The game took place at a stadium then known as Etihad Stadium.
Playing for Essendon
Jake played for Essendon for a few years. He was a midfielder and forward, meaning he played in the middle of the field and also helped score goals. After the 2019 AFL season, Jake was no longer part of the Essendon team.
More About Jake Long
Jake Long went to school at Scotch College in Melbourne. He also played for the Indigenous All-Stars team in 2015. This team is made up of talented Indigenous Australian footballers.
External links
- Jake Long's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Jake Long's playing statistics from AFL Tables
