Jack Hayes (footballer, born 1996)

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Personal information
Full name Jack Hayes
Born (1996-03-06) 6 March 1996 (age 29)
Original team Woodville-West Torrens
Draft 2022 Pre-Season Supplemental Selection
Debut Round 1, 2022, St Kilda  vs. Collingwood, at Marvel Stadium
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb)
Positions Ruckman, Forward
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2022-2024 St Kilda 8 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 24, 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jack Hayes (born 6 March 1996) [1] is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club in the South Australian Football League (SANFL). He was drafted as a 26-year-old in the 2022 Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period.

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Early life

Hayes is from South Australia and grew up supporting the Adelaide Crows. [2] Hayes' brother Nick was a rookie-listed Brisbane Lions player from 2013-2014. Hayes played for South Australian side Woodville-West Torrens, winning the premiership in 2020. In 2021 Hayes captained the SA state team after being recognised as one of the most versatile and influential players in the SANFL, [3] finished equal third in the Magarey Medal and won the Jack Oatey for best on ground in the grand final (polling 27 of a possible 27 votes) as Woodville-West Torrens claimed their second successive premiership. Hayes collected 26 disposals, nine marks, seven clearances, three tackles and a goal in the grand final win. Hayes also averaged just under 20 disposals, more than seven score involvements and a goal in the SANFL that season. [4] Hayes also played alongside future St Kilda teammate Cooper Sharman. Hayes played over 100 games with the Eagles.[ citation needed ]

AFL career

In December 2021, Hayes was invited to train with AFL side St Kilda. Hayes played the second half in a practice match against Carlton in February 2022, playing as a forward/ruck.[ citation needed ] Hayes was formally acquired by the Saints as a rookie on 2 March 2022 as part of the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period. [5]

Hayes made his senior debut against Collingwood in the first round of the 2022 AFL season, being named one of the best on ground after kicking 3 goals. [6]

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 7, 2023. [7]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals  
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds  
  H  
 Handballs  
  M  
 Marks
H/O
 Hit-outs
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTH/OGBKHDMTH/O
2022 St Kilda 47561263460239131.20.25.26.812.04.61.82.61
2023 St Kilda 470––––––––––––––––
Career561263460239131.20.25.26.812.04.61.82.61

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ "Jack Hayes".
    2. ↑ "Hayes an 'absolute ripper'". lions.com.au. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
    3. ↑ "Jack Hayes named West End State Captain". SANFL. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
    4. ↑ "SANFL gun gets crack at St Kilda list" . codesports. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
    5. ↑ "Hayes signed: Another Jack joins the pack". saints.com.au. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
    6. ↑ "Concreter turned 'cult hero' stuns AFL world".
    7. ↑ "Jack Hayes". AFL Tables. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

    Jack Hayes's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club

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