Player Watch Ned Long

[PIEWITHSAUCE]

Has had a couple of costly moments (incl the dropped handpass to him that went straight down the other end for a goal) but overall he's been fantastic. Ned and Jordy in full flight together at some stage will be a scary combo.

 

[Copeland]

I refuse to criticize him

 

[manicpie]

We need their goal kicking coach

 

[Copeland]

Bice who?

 

[TW Sherrin]

I guessing he's been told to take guys on.

 

[Ingy]

Being untackleable is a bit of a superpower, eh

 

[Ingy]

Has had a couple of costly moments (incl the dropped handpass to him that went straight down the other end for a goal) but overall he's been fantastic. Ned and Jordy in full flight together at some stage will be a scary combo.

To me it's the Ned - Nick combo for eight-odd years that's causing stirrings in my nether-regions

 

[TradeDraft]

Long is Gun and Worry at same time

His Disposal can cost us Goals

 

[Hong Kong Pie]

Red letter game from Ned today. Really announced what he can do. Well done!

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Sir Ned

 

[SSSSSS]

Great game from Longneck.

 

[JLC]

Onwards and upwards Ned.

 

[Ugene41]

Jeez I was wrong about him. Clearance game is unreal and not just a defensive tackler.

I was critical of playing Sullivan, Long, Bytel so much last year rather than giving more games to the likes of Allan, Finn etc but glad we unearthed at least one from that trio.

 

[JoinDate]

Me eating humble pie.

 

[jimmy35]

Did the hard stuff but then started taking it on. Awesome work, confidence to belong has arrived with the big fella.

 

[eyeroller]

Huge huge game

 

[Kes1984]

He was ridiculous (in the best possible way)!!

 

[MagpieExcalibur]

Longy will be a star

 

[MoreMoore]

Has Ned gained a yard of pace?

 

[manicpie]

I think we've found our inside mid

 

[manicpie]

Has Ned gained a yard of pace?

Watching him late last year and again pre season, he seems to be running quicker

 

[Masked Magician]

He's having the season Dane Swan

Dane Swan

Age

42

Ht

185cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.9

5star

K

16.4

5star

HB

10.4

5star

M

5.9

5star

T

3.1

5star

CL

5.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

12.0

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

did in 2006.

This kid is something special!

 

[Pie eyed]

BOG tonight.
Outstanding if Ned can keep this up.

 

[nickyds35]

Very suprised to see some of the negative comments above^

I think Ned showed tonight he can be a lot more than just a best 22 player.

Has power, speed, endurance and understands his limitations with kicking and makes decisions accordingly.

 

[3rdMan]

Probably reflexive from last year, but haven't been happy to see both Long and Sullivan in our 22.

Not any more. Long obviously has proven himself, but Sullivan has proven a quality backup. Even last year he did a job for a time, but too much was asked of him in the end. This year we've got more quality around him so he's able to play a role. Filled in well.