Michael Long

This is the player profile for Michael Long, born in Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory in 1969. He played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1993, 2000). He played for West Torrens in the SANFL. Long was drafted initially by Essendon during the 1988 VFL National Draft.

Player Details

Name: Michael Long
DOB: 01/10/1969
POB: Tiwi Islands, Northern Territory
Height: 178cm
Weight: 80kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1989-1993, 1995-2001) - 190 matches, 143 goals
    • Essendon (1989-1993, 1995-2001) - 190 matches, 143 goals
  • SANFL History: (1988) - 22 matches, 0 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Essendon (1989-1993, 1995-2001)
      • 190 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, with 18 as captain
      • 1993, 2000 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
      • Team captain for Essendon (1999) in the VFL/AFL
  • SANFL Accolades:
  • Football Carnival / Championship Accolades:
    • Awards
      • All-Australian Team (Carnival Representation): 1988

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1988 SANFL Season West Torrens 22 0 R01-22
1989 VFL Season Essendon 24 19 R01-03, R05-22, QF, SF, PF
1990 AFL Season Essendon 25 13 R01-22, SF, PF, GF
1991 AFL Season Essendon 18 13 R02-08, R11, R13-19, R22-23, EF
1992 AFL Season Essendon 17 13 R01-06, R08-11, R17-21, R23-24
1993 AFL Season Essendon 18 12 R01, R04, R09-13, R15-21, QF, SF, PF, GF
1995 AFL Season Essendon 22 27 R01-21, QF
1996 AFL Season Essendon 2 2 R01, R07
1997 AFL Season Essendon 5 4 R01-04, R08
1998 AFL Season Essendon 9 9 R12-17, R21-22, QF
1999 AFL Season Essendon 20 12 R01-04, R08-18, R20-22, QF, PF
2000 AFL Season Essendon 23 18 R01-04, R07-22, QF, PF, GF
2001 AFL Season Essendon 7 1 R02-05, R22, QF, PF

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1999 AFL Season Essendon 18 R03-04, R08-18, R20-22, QF, PF

Leadership History

The season history for team leadership positions.

Season Premiership Team Position Matches Rounds
1999 AFL Season Essendon Captain 3 R22, QF, PF

Relatives Details

Children