Bill Hayes
Essendon
AFL career
4 games0 goals
- Debut
- R8 1923 v GEE23 June 1923
- Most recent
- R2 1924 v CAR3 May 1924
Stats
Bio
Born in the heart of Essendon, Bill Hayes was a local product who found himself on the fringe of one of the club's most celebrated eras. Standing at 175cm, he fit the archetype of the "Mosquito Fleet"—the small, pacy brigade that defined the Bombers' back-to-back premierships in 1923 and 1924. A rover and follower capable of winning his own ball, Hayes faced the unenviable task of trying to crack a midfield rotation that included legends like Syd Barker and Greg Stockdale. Consequently, he managed just two senior appearances in each of his two seasons, serving as a depth player while the senior side dominated the competition. Though he never played in a final, his brief tenure saw him deputise during the height of the club's 1920s dynasty before he eventually moved on from League football.
Profile
- Born
- 30 Apr 1896
- Died
- 28 Mar 1975 (aged 78y 332d)
- Birthplace
- Essendon, VIC
- Deathplace
- Deniliquin, NSW
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionBorn in the heart of Essendon, Bill Hayes was a local product who found himself on the fringe of one of the club's most celebrated eras. Standing at 175cm, he fit the archetype of the "Mosquito Fleet"—the small, pacy brigade that defined the Bombers' back-to-back premierships in 1923 and 1924. A rover and follower capable of winning his own ball, Hayes faced the unenviable task of trying to crack a midfield rotation that included legends like Syd Barker and Greg Stockdale. Consequently, he managed just two senior appearances in each of his two seasons, serving as a depth player while the senior side dominated the competition. Though he never played in a final, his brief tenure saw him deputise during the height of the club's 1920s dynasty before he eventually moved on from League football.