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Ben Long

Defender
2023 - 2024
Gold Coast Suns
2017 - 2022
St Kilda Saints
Ben Long, known for his prowess on the Australian rules football field, is a seasoned professional player currently showcasing his skills for the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on August 21, 1997, Long has made a name for himself through his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. Starting his journey in Darwin, Northern Territory, Long honed his skills with various teams, including St Mary's, NTFL, Footscray Bulldogs (VFL), NT Thunder (NEAFL), and Melbourne Grammar School (APS). His impressive performance caught the eye of talent scouts, leading to his selection as the 25th pick in the 2016 national draft. Long made his debut in Round 4 of the 2017 season, playing for St Kilda against Collingwood at Etihad Stadium. Standing tall at 183 cm and weighing in at 81 kg, Long primarily excels in the defender position, using his agility and strategic thinking to outmaneuver opponents on the field. After showcasing his skills with St Kilda from 2017 to 2022, Long made a transition to the Gold Coast Suns in 2023, where he continues to make significant contributions to the team's success. With his unwavering passion for the game and commitment to excellence, Ben Long remains a key player to watch in the dynamic world of Australian rules football.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Suns
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
2
-
530
8
25%
33
8
25%
-
-
Goals
1
0.5
266
25
4%
15
22
5%
92
1%
Behinds
2
1
181
17
12%
12
8
25%
68
3%
Assists
0
-
-
13
-
-
9
0%
65
0%
Disposals
7
3.5
537
266
3%
31
236
3%
2740
0%
Kicks
5
2.5
528
168
3%
32
154
3%
1670
0%
Handballs
2
1
531
143
1%
31
113
2%
1070
0%
Marks
3
1.5
501
69
4%
30
54
6%
684
0%
Tackles
4
2
445
65
6%
26
63
6%
469
1%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
249
0%
339
0%
Clearances
1
0.5
396
68
1%
23
68
1%
300
0%
Frees For
0
-
-
27
-
-
27
0%
174
0%
Frees Against
2
1
388
19
11%
24
14
14%
152
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Suns

All Season Stats (2017-2022, 2023-2024)

Games Played
Total 96
Goals
Total 32
Avg 0.3
Behinds
Total 34
Avg 0.4
Assists
Total 20
Avg 0.2
Disposals
Total 1039
Avg 10.8
Kicks
Total 605
Avg 6.3
Handballs
Total 434
Avg 4.5
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 58% - 42%
Marks
Total 313
Avg 3.3
Tackles
Total 247
Avg 2.6
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 56
Avg 0.6
Frees For
Total 62
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 107
Avg 1.1

Ben Long - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Ben Long - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Ben Long - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ben Long' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ben Long - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ben Long' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ben Long - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Ben Long - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Ben Long in the context of their team and the league as a whole.