Long missed the entire 2026 campaign after suffering a knee injury during a preseason practice match against Fremantle. The energetic small forward had impressed over summer before the setback prevented him from adding to his 36 AFL games. Originally selected from the Bendigo Pioneers with pick 58 in the 2022 AFL Draft, Long has impressed across his young career with his football nous, work rate and ability to impact around goal. Long remains an exciting part of West Coast’s emerging group and will look to return strongly in 2027 after extending his contract through to the end of that season. At a Glance: Junior clubs: Echuca (VIC)/Geelong Grammar (VIC). Debut: Round 1, 2023. Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers (VIC). Brownlow votes: 0.
