Long represented Victoria in the Under 15 School Sport competition alongside future Hawthorn teammate Josh Ward.
Long had impressive early in 2021 until injury saw him drop down the ratings in the eyes of recruiters.
[1] He made his debut in round 23 of the 2022 AFL season, in which Hawthorn played the Western Bulldogs at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.
[3] Two months after being delisted by Hawthorn, Long joined Collingwood's VFL side.
[4] Five months later, he was promoted to the club's senior side through the 2024 mid-season rookie draft using their 19th pick.