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Now into his second season on the Pies' list, Hayes will be hoping to crack into the senior side for a sustained run of games after an impressive 2025.

A small forward who played two games at the top level last year, Hayes performed strongly in the VFL and regularly hits the scoreboard.

William Hayes

Now into his second season on the Pies' list, Hayes will be hoping to crack into the senior side for a sustained run of games after an impressive 2025.

A small forward who played two games at the top level last year, Hayes performed strongly in the VFL and regularly hits the scoreboard.

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  • 00:19
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    Goal

    Hayes extends Collingwood's lead

    2024 Collingwood draftee Will Hayes extends their lead in the final term of the Pies' Round 14 VFL clash with Southport.

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  • 00:20
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    Will Hayes kicks his first AFL goal!

    2024 draftee Will Hayes kicks his first goal in his second game in the Pies' Big Freeze clash with Melbourne.

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  • 00:16
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    Hayes kicks his third in VFL

    Will Hayes kicks his third while on the run in Collingwood's VFL clash against Box Hill.

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  • 00:15
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    Highlights

    Hayes bursts through the pack to kick Collingwood's first

    Will Hayes kicks Collingwood's first in their Round 10 VFL clash against Box Hill.

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  • 07:59

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    From the draft combine and subsequent interviews, the viral moment his name was called out, to his first day in black and white. Take a never seen before look at the Pick 56's journey at Collingwood.

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  • 03:38
    Interview
    Interview

    Hayes and family speak after debut

    Collingwood debutant Will Hayes and mum Meg discuss his first game for the Pies in the Round 11 victory over the Roos.

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  • 01:03
    Behind The Scenes
    Behind The Scenes

    Rocca's hilarious jumper presentation to Hayes

    Watch as Collingwood legend Anthony Rocca presents debutant Will Hayes with his jumper in hilarious fashion.

    AFL
  • 03:14
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    Behind The Scenes

    Hayes calls home with good news

    Watch as 2024 Pick 56 Will Hayes calls his Mum, Dad and Sister to tell them that he will be making his AFL debut.

  • 02:08
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    Hayes at VFL level

    Watch all young Collingwood forward Will Hayes' VFL highlights ahead of his AFL debut.

    VFL
  • 01:37
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    Behind The Scenes

    McRae makes special debutant announcement

    Go inside Collingwood's team meeting as the news of 2024 draftee Will Hayes' debut is shared with the squad.

    AFL

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    News

    Hayes and Steele pen new deals

    First-year player Will Hayes and mid-season recruit Roan Steele have both signed two-year deals.

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    Hayes in a daze: Will’s wonderful week

    19th birthday celebrations and news of his AFL debut have all been part of Will Hayes' whirlwind past week.

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    Hayes to make AFL debut

    19-year-old Will Hayes will become Collingwood player number 1198 when he makes his AFL debut this Saturday night against North Melbourne.

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