John Hayes (born 6 August 1939) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
John Hayes | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Hayes | ||
Date of birth | (1939-08-06) 6 August 1939 (age 82) | ||
Original team(s) | Warracknabeal | ||
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1961–1966 | Fitzroy | 94 (21) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
A defender, Hayes came to Fitzroy from Warracknabeal.[2] Hayes captained Fitzroy for most of the 1966 VFL season, replacing Ralph Rogerson, who retired five rounds into the year.[3]
On 6 July 1963, playing as first rover, he was a member of the young and inexperienced Fitzroy team that comprehensively and unexpectedly defeated Geelong, 9.13 (67) to 3.13 (31) in the 1963 Miracle Match.
He then moved to Yarrawonga, a club which he would captain-coach.[4]
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