Will Hayes (footballer)
Will Hayes | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 5 June 1995 | ||
Original team(s) | Footscray VFL/Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup) | ||
Draft | No. 78 in the 2018 national draft | ||
Debut |
21 April 2019, Western Bulldogs vs. Carlton, at Docklands | ||
Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2019–2021 | Western Bulldogs | 11 (4) | |
Total | 11 (4) | ||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Will Hayes (born 5 June 1995) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was selected at pick #78 in the 2018 national draft.[1] He made his senior debut against Carlton[2] in round 5 of the 2019 season.
He graduated from Melbourne Grammar School in 2013 alongside close friend and fellow footballer Zach Merrett.[3] He is the son of racehorse trainer David Hayes.[4] Hayes is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University.[5]
Hayes was delisted at the conclusion of the 2021 AFL season.
References[]
- ^ Sutton, Ben (18 April 2019), "Dogs defender, son of famous horse trainer to debut", AFL
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (21 April 2019), "AFL 2019: Western Bulldogs mature-age recruit Will Hayes takes the long route to the AFL", Fox Sports
- ^ "3am alarms and life at Sha Tin: New Western Bulldogs recruit Will Hayes has travelled far and wide for this chance". 30 November 2018.
- ^ Cormick, Brendan (20 April 2019), "AFL 2019: Western Bulldogs mature-age recruit Will Hayes takes the long route to the AFL", The Australian
- ^ "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
External links[]
- Will Hayes's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Will Hayes from AFL Tables
Categories:
- Western Bulldogs players
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)