Michael Long was one the most talked about people on social media yesterday after the announcement of his new statue at The Hangar.
The statue combines elements from Long’s playing days and his famous long walk to Canberra. Michael is standing over his walking stick, a red sash proudly crosses his heart and his playing number, 13, is displayed on his back.
Honoured in bronze.
— Essendon FC (@EssendonFC) July 17, 2018
A statue celebrating Michael Long has today been proudly unveiled outside The Hangar. pic.twitter.com/FBBJ17pa2Y
With my brother Michael Long, an AFL legend, a Champion of Reconciliation & Humanity. A leader for our people! Was thrilled to be with Michael & his family at the unveiling of his bronze statue at EssendonFC #TiwiIslands #TheLongWalk ❤️✊ #Reconciliation #Aboriginal pic.twitter.com/LCXgm7bI1N
— Nova Peris OAM OLY (@NovaPeris) July 17, 2018
Congratulations Longy, a great tribute for a great man. pic.twitter.com/iQDD7Sf0R9
— Kevin Sheedy (@Kevin_Sheedy) July 17, 2018
Our Longy.#WeWalkTogether pic.twitter.com/ZCm9GkQQKE
— The Long Walk (@TheLongWalkOz) July 17, 2018
At work today @FOXFOOTY I watched the unedited "live feed" of the legendary Michael Long before the assembled media as a statue was unveiled in his honour.
— Lachy Hulme (@LachyHulme) July 17, 2018
It was a lesson in class, grace, honesty, intellect and passion. He made me proud to be an Australian @EssendonFC
GO DONS!!!
Today football legend and Territorian, Michael Long attended the unveiling of a statue of himself located outside The Hanger - @EssendonFC Headquarters! #LegendLongy #terriotryproud https://t.co/OvsQEmR6mS
— AFLNT (@AFLNT) July 17, 2018
Congrats to Michael Long, what a legend for his all his passion and hard work. The Short Long Book a must read. His challenge to Former John Howard so inspiring and his stand against Racism heroic. @EssendonFC thank you for honouring him #thelongwalk https://t.co/X5uJLNKs5L
— Dave Maloney (@DaveMaloney16) July 17, 2018
I love the new Michael long statue it's brilliant such a worthy humble person much deserved @TheLongWalkOz
— We Are Essendon (@WeAreEssendon) July 17, 2018
