Will Hayes (footballer)

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.

Will Hayes
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-06-05) 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

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
  1. Sutton, Ben (18 April 2019), "Dogs defender, son of famous horse trainer to debut", AFL
  2. Gabelich, Josh (21 April 2019), "AFL 2019: Western Bulldogs mature-age recruit Will Hayes takes the long route to the AFL", Fox Sports
  3. "3am alarms and life at Sha Tin: New Western Bulldogs recruit Will Hayes has travelled far and wide for this chance". 30 November 2018.
  4. Cormick, Brendan (20 April 2019), "AFL 2019: Western Bulldogs mature-age recruit Will Hayes takes the long route to the AFL", The Australian
  5. "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
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