Jack Hayes (footballer, born 1996)

Personal information
Full name Jack Hayes
Date of birth (1996-03-06) 6 March 1996 (age 28)
Original team(s) 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)
Position(s) Ruckman, Forward
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Number 18
Playing career1
Years Club Games (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 Woodvile 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.

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

See also: 2022 St Kilda Football Club season

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
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T H/O G B K H D M T H/O
2022 St Kilda 47 5 6 1 26 34 60 23 9 13 1.2 0.2 5.2 6.8 12.0 4.6 1.8 2.6 1
2023 St Kilda 47 0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Career 5 6 1 26 34 60 23 9 13 1.2 0.2 5.2 6.8 12.0 4.6 1.8 2.6 1

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