Player Watch #9 Will Hayward

[Kennedy Parker]

Will Hayward
Spritely Sydney Swans forward Will Hayward

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Will Hayward

Age

26

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.4

5star

enjoyed a rocketing start to his career as he became the 11th-youngest player in the AFL era to reach 50 career goals in 2018. The 2016 draftee’s nippy pace and cunning goal awareness have made him a dangerous option in coach John Longmire’s forward line. A broken jaw and a persistent hip injury limited Hayward to just 12 goals in 13 senior games in 2019, but the South Australian is attacking the 2020 campaign on the back of his first full pre-season. Don’t be surprised if the exciting Swan finds himself on a wing this year.

Will Hayward

9

Will Hayward

Age

26

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.4

5star

DOB: 26 October 1998
DEBUT: 2017
DRAFT: #21, 2016 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Walkerville (SA)/North Adelaide (SANFL)

Will Hayward | AFL

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www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[S120]

He’s playing like a leader atm more than I’ve ever seen from him.

 

[MF]

He’s playing like a leader atm more than I’ve ever seen from him.

Really tried to get the boys fired up and make them believe when he kicked the first of those 5 in the last quarter.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Is our joint goal scoring leader with Amartey at 35. Is our most accurate goal kicker, converting 73% of his shots. Next best is Chad Warner

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Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

on 66%.
*of players who have scored more than 5 goals

Shout out to Parker (5/5 - 100%) and Lloyd (4/5 - 80%).

Edit: the stats I quoted didn't include shots that didn't register a score. See grimlock post below for more accurate stats.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Is our joint goal scoring leader with Amartey at 35. Is our most accurate goal kicker, converting 73% of his shots. Next best is Chad Warner on 66%.
*of players who have scored more than 5 goals

Shout out to Parker (5/5 - 100%) and Lloyd (4/5 - 80%).

If I had to pick anyone from our team to take a set shot for my life from 50 or closer, it would be Lloyd followed by Wilbur.

 

[grimlock]

Is our joint goal scoring leader with Amartey at 35. Is our most accurate goal kicker, converting 73% of his shots. Next best is Chad Warner on 66%.
*of players who have scored more than 5 goals

Shout out to Parker (5/5 - 100%) and Lloyd (4/5 - 80%).

That doesn’t take into account shots that don’t score anything. According to wheeloratings our top 5 are
Wicks 62.5%
Hayward 61.4%
McLean 61.0%
Chad Warner 58.5%
Amartey 54.7%

Bottom 3 are
Fox and Rowbottom 40.0%
Gulden 40.6%

AFL Player Statistics

AFL player statistics.

www.wheeloratings.com

 

[The King!]

If I had to pick anyone from our team to take a set shot for my life from 50 or closer, it would be Lloyd followed by Wilbur.

Wilbur for my life.... ouch.

Can I have Gulden on a left foot snap or Papley on the run?

 

[MF]

If I had to pick anyone from our team to take a set shot for my life from 50 or closer, it would be Lloyd followed by Wilbur.

I'd go Parker. Hayward would be up the top of the list though

 

[wills2g]

Hes gna have to turn into bailey fritsch for 3 weeks if we’re gna pinch the flag

He gets the 3rd or 4th defender

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Hes gna have to turn into bailey fritsch for 3 weeks if we’re gna pinch the flag

He gets the 3rd or 4th defender

He's capable..

 

[McGowan3]

I'd go Parker. Hayward would be up the top of the list though

Parker, Lloyd then Hayward

 

[BloodySwan]

He's been in a rich vein of form lately. Funnily enough I feel he's gotten even better since his injury.

Should be rested against the crows but has had a good season.

I've been one to doubt him many times but he's really proving me wrong

 

[MF]

He's been in a rich vein of form lately. Funnily enough I feel he's gotten even better since his injury.

Should be rested against the crows but has had a good season.

I've been one to doubt him many times but he's really proving me wrong

He's been our best forward this year. Even when he's not hitting the scoreboard he's such a competitor. You always feel like he's a chance to win every contest he's in, even when he's outnumbered (as he was on a couple of occasions last night)

 

[bedford]

I wish players would stop hitting the scoreboard

 

[Punts]

His work off the ball is underrated

 

[Kirkswan]

His work off the ball is underrated

Most of us who go to the home games have been saying this all year... the coverage doesn't allow those who aren't at the game to see how much he puts in... it's a buggar, but you actually need to be there to see it!

 

[SeanM]

In hindsight I think Hayward was an important signing for our future.

He has been our most dangerous forward this season. He is a marking target with his leap, can beat an opponent with his pace, quickly snap a goal or run defenders down to get "holding the ball".

So Hayward adds a few dimensions to our forward line. And would be hard to replace if he had left as a free agent.

 

[Dan87]

In hindsight I think Hayward was an important signing for our future.

He has been our most dangerous forward this season. He is a marking target, can beat an opponent with his pace, quickly snap a goal or run defenders down.

So he adds a few dimensions to our forward line. And would be hard to replace if he had left as a free agent.

He's turning into the leader he wanted to be. It's really awesome

All the posters chasing him out earlier in the season lost a peg in footy cred

 

[Kiama Chris]

He's turning into the leader he wanted to be. It's really awesome

All the posters chasing him out earlier in the season lost a peg in footy cred

His 2023 wasn't great. Apart from a short flat spot his 2024 has been awesome. The anti-Stringer - plays better after his new contract!

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

His 2023 wasn't great. Apart from a short flat spot his 2024 has been awesome. The anti-Stringer - plays better after his new contract!

I like anyone and anything that is anti-Stringer

 

[MF]

I wish players would stop hitting the scoreboard

Sorry *hitting shots on goal

 

[bedford]

Sorry *hitting shots on goal

You executed that well

 

[Citrus22]

Enjoyed his aggression the other night along with the other forwards when things weren't going his way. Was very physical in the contest and nailed his opportunities, great game.

 

[RampeRobe]

Quietly snagged 40 for the season.. been terrific all year and has stood up in big moments.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Quietly snagged 40 for the season.. been terrific all year and has stood up in big moments.

Has certainly played his role to the fullest this year.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Has certainly played his role to the fullest this year.

I think he's the best medium in the game at the moment.