Overview
Hayes grew up in suburban Sydney and began playing junior football with Pennant Hills in the Sydney AFL.
In 1998, Hayes was a standout player for NSW/ACT in the representative TAC Cup, taking out the Morrish Medal as the best player in the competition.
Hayes debuted the following year in the AFL. Although he started well, he improved throughout the year, earning an AFL Rising Star nomination in the final round of the season (R22).
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