Quotes by Michael Long

“If the program grows and grows, which I know it will, with the commitment from Qantas and the AFLs indigenous foundation, then I couldnt see why not - in the next five or 10 years - possibly (the number of) indigenous players (increasing) from 52 (in the AFL and) doubling,”

“Part of this process is looking at the older kids and giving them an opportunity to see what is actually needed to succeed in the AFL.”

“We cant forget those kids, and thats the important thing. We want them to know that we care and were watching them, not only their football development, but their character development,”

“Were giving kids the opportunity to come to Melbourne, from across Australia, from the cape to Shepparton in Victoria and from the Kimberleys to the Tiwi Islands - this is part of an initiative from Qantas and the AFL and were looking at the new Adam Goodes or Andrew McLeod.”

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“The doors not locked, but I dont see how he gets it,”

“Theres a long way between now and next June ... He is no Bill Weld. (Manning) clearly is a conservative Republican.”

“I think I would rather that he didnt run.”

“Its been clear to me that hes been headline-seeking, and at any cost to any human being. And he clearly has been over-reaching,”