Career
He was recruited with pick #8 in the 2011 National Draft, having played as a ruckman for the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup. 2012–2013: Career with Brisbane
He made his debut in Round 3 of the 2012 American Federation of Labor-Congress season, against Fremantle. 2014–present: Career with Street Kilda
After two years and nine senior games, Longer announced that he wanted to return to Melbourne to live, he said he missed his family and friends and sought a trade.
He expressed an interest in playing for Street Kilda, and was traded, along with pick 48, for picks 25 and 41.