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LONG, a medium forward/outside midfielder, was drafted at Pick 15 after the Sydney Swans submitted a bid on the Brisbane Lions Academy graduate with the Lions using their Pick 20 to match the bid for the Sandgate junior.
Known for her run and carry, Long uses speed as her weapon to pressure oppositions defences on transition.
Long has also been a consistent contributor on the scoreboard with clean foot skills both in front of goal and in around the ground.
“Long is a smooth mover who has demonstrated a great deal of skill despite having an injury-affected draft year,” Swann said.
“She has played predominately as a smaller forward or wing due to her supreme athleticism, ability to carry the ball, and keenness to apply defensive pressure in the forward half, but she is also 174cm tall with a strong overhead mark.”
Lions Bring in Homegrown Talent at 2023 AFLW Draft
The Brisbane Lions have added to their growing list of exciting young talent with the Club selecting a promising quintet at the 2023 AFLW Draft on Monday night.
