Noah Long (born 23 August 2004) is an Australian rules footballer and plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Noah Long | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Noah Long | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 2004 | ||
| Original team(s) | Echuca/Bendigo Pioneers/Geelong Grammar | ||
| Draft | 58th overall, 2022 (West Coast) | ||
| Height / weight | 179cm/ 78kg | ||
| Position(s) | Forward/Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | West Coast | 26 (9) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
editBorn in Echuca, Long was progressed though the under-16s, 17s, and 18s of the Bendigo Pioneers in Coates Talent League (formerly NAB League) before earning selection for Victoria Country. Apart from a collarbone injury, Long developed reputation as a threatening small forward.[1]
AFL career
editLong was recruited from the Bendigo Pioneers (NAB Cup) with pick 58 in the 2022 National Draft. He made his AFL debut in round 1 of the 2023 AFL season.[2] Recruited as a small forward, Long impressed with the pre-season practice matches.[3]
Long played the first five games of the season before succumbing to a hamstring injury. He missed several weeks.[4] Returning from injury, Long is developing as a goalsneak slotting in across half forward, he received a goal of the year nomination for his goal against St Kilda.[5]
Statistics
edit- Statistics are correct to the end of Round 16 2023
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2023 | West Coast | 44 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 62 | 64 | 126 | 28 | 27 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 5.17 | 5.33 | 10.50 | 2.33 | 2.25 |
| Career | 12 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 64 | 126 | 28 | 27 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 5.17 | 5.33 | 10.50 | 2.33 | 2.25 | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'It's an unreal feeling': Echuca product Noah Long swoops on AFL debut". Riverine Herald. 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Noah a not so Long-shot as he locks in Eagles debut". The West Australian. 14 March 2023.
- ^ "Dream realised: Echuca product Noah Long earns AFL debut". Shepparton News. 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Eagles crisis goes from bad to worse to MUCH worse". PerthNow. 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Noah's arc: Eagle's rookie on 'flukey' but stunning goal". PerthNow. 4 July 2023.
External links
edit- Noah Long's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Noah Long's playing statistics from AFL Tables