Player Watch Ned Long

[greening22]

Ned is our very own unsung hardar#e

I regard him definitely as a work-in-progess. I just hope that he can make incremental progress each week. It would be very useful if both he and Ed Allan could progress each week so that both can prove to bee reliable & capable mid-field players by the end of this season. Let's see how both go over the course of 2025. Goodnight & good luck.

 

[barrackers]

Could be. His technique looks awkward to me. And it's hard to improve kicking in general.

A little more composure would help too. Better decision making and eliminating the rushed dump kick. What I liked most about his game last week was his kick inside 50 to Hill. He had a rushed handball to a teammate near the boundary, but paused and took the better option.

 

[Rorzza]

IMO, Ned, looks more comfortable in kicking when mobile, because he's a big unit and lacks a little burst speed off the mark, hack kicking around the corner is his go to, if there's no option by hand. Improve that and he becomes a better player.

 

[Vicky Park]

While I’m loving Ned’s rise so far this year, it’s of note that he got little attention in the pre-season, on here or in the footy media. He was almost forgotten.

And then he’s in the best 23 for round zero, takes his opportunities, plays a role the club has clearly designated for him and bang - a contract extension.

No-one saw this coming, except maybe the coaches. Another lesson for us armchair experts who often have no clue about the club’s plans and strategies.

 

[mocamagic]

Good luck to Ned but I would’ve waited before extending or would’ve given him one year. Need to see a longer block of games before committing.

 

[stormskye]

Good luck to Ned but I would’ve waited before extending or would’ve given him one year. Need to see a longer block of games before committing.

And if he continued his form, other clubs would have come knocking. He’s a delisted free agent so an ez player to poach.

He’s only a kid, played 15 games, plenty of room for improvement still. At worst he’s very handy cheap depth for two years. It’s a sound decision to me. He won’t have a huge contract, would be just happy to have one

 

[Horaceg]

And if he continued his form, other clubs would have come knocking. He’s a delisted free agent so an ez player to poach.

He’s only a kid, played 15 games, plenty of room for improvement still. At worst he’s very handy cheap depth for two years. It’s a sound decision to me. He won’t have a huge contract, would be just happy to have one

Just about to write same

 

[Thinking Magpie]

Great news and support for these 3 players...

Collingwood is pleased to announce that a trio of Magpies have put pen to paper and extended their commitment to the Club.

Tew Jiath, Ned Long and Reef McInnes have signed two-year contract extensions to keep them in black and white until at least the end of 2027.

Jiath, Long and McInnes lock in with Pies​

Collingwood is pleased to announce that a trio of Magpies have put pen to paper and extended their commitment to the Club.

www.collingwoodfc.com.au

 

[Bianconeri]

While I’m loving Ned’s rise so far this year, it’s of note that he got little attention in the pre-season, on here or in the footy media. He was almost forgotten.

And then he’s in the best 23 for round zero, takes his opportunities, plays a role the club has clearly designated for him and bang - a contract extension.

No-one saw this coming, except maybe the coaches. Another lesson for us armchair experts who often have no clue about the club’s plans and strategies.

It was nice to go a pre season where no one was unrealistically overhyped.

Even the coaches didn’t have Ned in the round one team. He was a late in for Markov and only played a whole game against the dogs because of an injury to Reef.

Sometime you need a little luck to go way for the opportunity to to hold onto a spot so hopefully it’s Ned just continues on from here.

 

[ClaytonM]

Good luck to Ned but I would’ve waited before extending or would’ve given him one year. Need to see a longer block of games before committing.

Do you know the terms? Two years on minimum would be good business.

They have seen him for some time now so should be able to make an informed decision. At worst he provides big body midfield death for a midfield about to lose generational talent. While these deals were just announced I expect they were weeks in the making. Probably before the season started.

Whether it is a good decision depends on the terms which none of us know.

 

[Jen2310]

He's 22, and they clearly see his improvement this pre-season and in the first few games. They view him part of the future so its a no brainer to re-sign him before his value goes up lol

 

[manicpie]

He's 22, and they clearly see his improvement this pre-season and in the first few games. They view him part of the future so its a no brainer to re-sign him before his value goes up lol

He's going to be a huge part of our future. He's even got a bit of mongral and swagger.

 

[Doc1763]

Peter McKenna needs to come down and teach Long how to kick for goal. That would be the icing on his cake I reckon.

Peter McKenna is still a better kick for goal than most of our side.

 

[Jen2310]

He's going to be a huge part of our future. He's even got a bit of mongral and swagger.

big bodies mids who can tackle like he can dont grow on trees. He's been improving every game

 

[jmac70]

big bodies mids who can tackle like he can dont grow on trees. He's been improving every game

Next you’ll be saying there is no such thing as a money tree

 

[manicpie]

big bodies mids who can tackle like he can dont grow on trees. He's been improving every game

He's very good at absorbing a tackle and dishing the ball off

 

[Jen2310]

Next you’ll be saying there is no such thing as a money tree

If there is, can you let me know where to get one

 

[jimmy35]

He's very good at absorbing a tackle and dishing the ball off

That’s his thing.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

If there is, can you let me know where to get one

 

[Finnishpie]

A little more composure would help too. Better decision making and eliminating the rushed dump kick. What I liked most about his game last week was his kick inside 50 to Hill. He had a rushed handball to a teammate near the boundary, but paused and took the better option.

Looked like a half-shank to me.

 

[Finnishpie]

Never going to be an Elite Kick but could come good enough

As Jen2310 said Adams played that Role and he was not a Great Kick and could say the same about Mitchell as not a Great Kick

Just get the Hard Ball and get it to the Outside Players like Nick and Others and Tackle as well to have a Defensive Side to his Game

Yep, could be a role player. But. It'd be a miracle if he becomes as good as Mitchell or Adams have been.

 

[Rorzza]

Long, long, long way to go before best 22!

 

[Fat Jesus]

Long, long, long way to go before best 22!

Don't matter. He's best 22 ATM.

 

[TradeDraft]

Yep, could be a role player. But. It'd be a miracle if he becomes as good as Mitchell or Adams have been.

Never say Never

 

[Jen2310]

Yep, could be a role player. But. It'd be a miracle if he becomes as good as Mitchell or Adams have been.

Playing his role is all we require. Doesn't need to be a star or as good as the others. Do whats required of him.