Les Hayes (rugby league)

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Les Hayes
Personal information
Full nameLes Hayes
Born24 October 1902
DiedUnknown
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1923–26 Balmain 4570021
1927–28 Western Suburbs 1990027
Total64160048
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1924–25 New South Wales 110000
Source: [1]

Les Hayes nicknamed "Buller" was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played for Balmain and Western Suburbs as a second rower.

Playing career

Hayes made his debut in 1923 for Balmain against Western Suburbs at Pratten Park. The following year, Hayes was a member of the Balmain side which won the 1924 premiership defeating South Sydney 3–0 in the grand final. Hayes played with Balmain for another two seasons before joining Western Suburbs in 1927.

Hayes spent two years at Wests and retired at the end of the 1928 season. Hayes also played 11 times for New South Wales. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Les Hayes - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Tigers, Souths love a ruckus". Heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  3. "Western Suburbs Magpies First Grade Players". Wests Magpies.