Nathan Long (rugby league)


Nathan Long is an Australian former rugby league footballer. He played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Northern Eagles, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the St. George Illawarra Dragons as a forward.

Playing career

Long made his first grade debut for Cronulla against Balmain in Round 10 of the 1994 season. In 1996, Cronulla finished 5th and reached the preliminary final against Manly before losing 24–0 with Long featuring in the match. The following year, Cronulla joined the rival super league competition and reached the grand final against Brisbane which ended in a 26–8 defeat with Long playing off the bench.
In 1999, Long was a member of the Cronulla side which claimed the minor premiership and were one of the favourites to take out the premiership along with Parramatta and St George Illawarra. Cronulla reached the preliminary final but were defeated 24–8 against St George Illawarra after leading at half time.
In 2001, Long made 19 appearances as Cronulla finished 4th on the table. Cronulla reached the preliminary final against Newcastle but were defeated by the eventual premiers Newcastle.
In 2002, Long joined the now defunct side Northern Eagles. After the dissolution of Northern Eagles, Long was signed by Manly-Warringah in 2003. In 2004, Long joined St George Illawarra and played one game for the club before retiring.