Player Watch Will Hayes

[Vinnie Vegas]

If he’s said to be fast, his nickname should surely be ‘Express’, derived from the film Midnight Express.

I think "surely" when you're referring to a movie that came out before his parents were born, in all likelihood, is probably going a bit too far.

We need to make it more modern, so I think it should be updated to Espresso.

 

[Tadpole]

I think "surely" when you're referring to a movie that came out before his parents were born, in all likelihood, is probably going a bit too far.

We need to make it more modern, so I think it should be updated to Espresso.

Makes sense, combining his speed with Melbourne’s coffee culture.

 

[sr36]

If he’s said to be fast, his nickname should surely be ‘Express’, derived from the film Midnight Express.

I think we need to stick with the grass roots traditions of the sport. I'd favour Willo.

 

[manicpie]

I think we need to stick with the grass roots traditions of the sport. I'd favour Willo.

Either that or Haysey

 

[sr36]

Either that or Haysey

I like it.

Have we had a Willo or a Haysey since Willo and Haysey?

 

[josewales]

Gulden is 175cm and 77kg. Also a midget. He’s got time on his side to bulk up a bit. Not saying he’s anywhere near Guldens level but he moves like him a bit

Looks similar to GWS Darcy Jones - the way the rules are now with player protection these slighter more agile players can flourish - years ago they would have been poleaxed a couple of times and concussed out of the system

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Looks similar to GWS Darcy Jones - the way the rules are now with player protection these slighter more agile players can flourish - years ago they would have been poleaxed a couple of times and concussed out of the system

That's who I immediately thought of too. And Darcy is one of my favourite oppo players, so would be very happy if he plays like him.

 

[No SPIN]

Welcome Will....x factor, speed, skill on BOTH SIDES OF THE BODY !! Endurance and versatile. Great get, considering the wraps on him. Needs to add strength but a terrific player for the future...

If he can learn to duck for frees then he’s our taller wizard Watson

 

[Robroy22]

Will be our next number 22.

 

[Gabbo64]

I like it.

Have we had a Willo or a Haysey since Willo and Haysey?

Purple???

 

[Harry O]

Reminds me a little of what skinny Will Powell was like when drafted by Suns
Was surprised we overlooked Jasper Alger if we wanted this type, but Will looks a reasonable prospect

 

[RobJD]

Welcome Will!
I look forward to you wreaking havoc with Bobby.
Now we have two Wills and a Wil.

Does that mean we should have three Way's?

 

[cfc19902010]

Hayes highlights look great

Pace and running
Elusiveness
Decision making

 

[shizzle]

Big fan of this pick. I do like a good user by foot who takes the game on. Bonus points for agility and tank

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Soups]

That’s the best one of the draft. Just wholesome with his family, no friends jumping on him carrying on and then the emotion at the end. Lovely to see

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Who's tearing up?

 

[Jen2310]

Who's tearing up?

I started to think.. Oh geez he is calm.. and then he got emotional

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

I started to think.. Oh geez he is calm.. and then he got emotional

Love him already. Our little Darcy Jones

 

[Soups]

Love him already. Our little Darcy Jones

Man I wanted him so bad in his draft year. Little weapon, happy to see him thriving.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Man I wanted him so bad in his draft year. Little weapon, happy to see him thriving.

I think we've discussed our mutual love for Darcy before

 

[TradeDraft]

1.7M views · 46K reactions | Will Hayes’ family couldn’t contain their emotions when they heard Will’s name called out at pick 56 🥹 | By Collingwood Football Club | Facebook

Will Hayes’ family couldn’t contain their emotions when they heard Will’s name called out at pick 56

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[Pies_Iceman]

1.7M views · 46K reactions | Will Hayes’ family couldn’t contain their emotions when they heard Will’s name called out at pick 56 🥹 | By Collingwood Football Club | Facebook

Will Hayes’ family couldn’t contain their emotions when they heard Will’s name called out at pick 56

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Such an awesome video, absolutely brilliant. Have no doubt this kid will make it.

 

[RobJD]

What a beautiful moment. Welcome Will

 

[Harry O]

Who's tearing up?

Yes.
Unfortunately in public too