Will Hayes (footballer)
| Will Hayes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019- | Western Bulldogs | 9 (4) | |
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Will Hayes (born 5 June 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays 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]
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
- ^ https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/3am-alarms-and-life-at-sha-tin-new-western-bulldogs-recruit-will-hayes-has-travelled-far-and-wide-for-this-chance/news-story/a3ff28cfb668bc69fa7dfca4381ec3ce
- ^ 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