Ned Long Biography

Ned Long went from being delisted by Hawthorn to finding success at Collingwood, using his second chance to excel in both AFL and his job as a data analyst in sports tech.

"It was a challenging time, but the one thing I'm grateful for was it forced me into starting a job and seeing a different aspect of life," Long said.

"I started a data analyst role with a company called PMY. They do data in sports and events and tech. I've been involved in the data at sporting events around the world, including the Aus Open. We provide that analysis back to those organisations like Tennis Australia to help them for future events.

"I started that when I was at Collingwood VFL and I’ve been lucky to keep that going while in the AFL program one day a week. They've been really flexible and amazing allowing me to do that."

Collingwood select Ned Long with pick No.19 in the 2024 Mid-Season Draft.

Hawthorn delist Lachie Bramble, Fergus Greene and Ned Long.

“These decisions are never easy to make and we thank each of these boys for their dedication to our football club,” Hawks list manager Mark McKenzie said.

“Lachy, Fergus and Ned are all popular members of our club, and on behalf of everyone at Hawthorn, I’d like to wish them all the best in their next chapters."

Ned Long makes his AFL debut for Hawthorn with 11 disposals (10 kicks and a handball), 7 marks and a tackle in a 23-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Hawthorn select Ned Long with pick No.5 in the 2021 Rookie Draft.