Michael Long
Michael long was born on the 1st of October 1969 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. He is now 41 years old and was one of the best aboriginal AFL footballers to play. He is also a spokesperson for indigenous rights and against racism in sport.
Football career
Michael Long was first drafted from West Torrens football club to the VFL but West Torrens said that Michael long had signed a contract with them and he couldn’t play anywhere else. Eventually when Long said he wanted to play for Essendon football club in the AFL (Australian football league) let him go. Michael long played 193 games and 141 goals over 12 seasons (1989–1993, 1995–2001). He was one of Essendons best players and was a one club player. He is one of the best indigenous players to ever play in the AFL.
Career highlights and achievements
All Australian 1988, 1995 VFL Rookie of the Year 1989
Norm Smith Medal 1993
Equal 4th in the Brownlow Medal 1995
Essendon Premiership player 1993, 2000
Australian Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2007)
After football career
After Michael long retired Following He became a spokesman for Indigenous Australians. He was also a critic of the Prime Minister John Howard. He was against John Howard's policies towards Indigenous Australians – most notably Howard's refusal to make an apology to the Stolen Generation.
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