Jake Long (Australian footballer) facts for kids
Jake Long, born on February 3, 1996, is an Australian rules footballer. He used to play for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is Australia's biggest football competition.
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 | ||
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Jake Long's Football Journey
Jake Long comes from a famous football family. His father, Michael Long, was also a well-known player for the Essendon Football Club. Michael even won the Norm Smith Medal, which is given to the best player in the AFL Grand Final.
Starting His Career
Jake began his football journey playing for the St Mary's Football Club. This team is part of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). He showed great promise as a young player.
Joining the AFL
In 2015, Jake was chosen by the Essendon Football Club in the AFL rookie draft. This is a special way for teams to pick new players. He was the 47th player picked overall that year.
His First Game
Jake made his first appearance in an AFL game in 2016. This is called his "debut." It was in Round 21 of the season. His team, Essendon, played against the Gold Coast Suns. Essendon won the game by just six points. The match took place at Etihad Stadium.
Time at Essendon
Jake played for the Essendon Football Club from 2016 to 2019. He played as a midfielder and sometimes as a forward. These positions are important for helping the team move the ball and score goals.
Moving On
After the 2019 AFL season, Jake Long left the Essendon Football Club. This means the club decided not to keep him on their team list.
