AFL Player #18: Lewis Hayes

[VelvetSledge]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 39, Vander18

 

[carnthedons]

Have harped on about this since the u18 carnival in his draft year - in the game v Vic Country he moved on to a red hot Bailey Humphrey and closed him down. Has very good closing speed to go with his height and reach.

He then went to full back on Harley Reid in the same game……and got absolutely rag dolled but I choose to believe that’s just how good Reid is

I’m there - play him this week.

Versatile, lanky ginger full back with good closing speed. Hmm sounds familiar

 

[Vander18]

Versatile, lanky ginger full back with good closing speed. Hmm sounds familiar

I dare not give it voice…..

 

[carnthedons]

I dare not give it voice…..

There’s a tinge of the ginge

 

[Nicholas61]

He then went to full back on Harley Reid in the same game……and got absolutely rag dolled

Crazy strength - even Franklin in his second and third years and with his long arms was regularly done htb when he tried the don't argue. Great that Hayes has good closing speed - can play complementary roles to McKay.

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

blood him against the eagles

 

[Vander18]

Crazy strength - even Franklin in his second and third years and with his long arms was regularly done htb when he tried the don't argue. Great that Hayes has good closing speed - can play complementary roles to McKay.

Yep - he’s strong everywhere but his lower body in particular is super strong. His leg drive for a first year player is at a Judd or Danger level.

 

[nipst@r]

With Reid, ridley and McKay. Where does Hayes fit in our ideal backline going forward.

Depth but could he also be a redman replacement or all four in best 22.

Think realistically unlikely to have all available so would play most weeks even if fourth in line.

Or do you see him surpassing any of the 3 above?

 

[Vander18]

With Reid, ridley and McKay. Where does Hayes fit in our ideal backline going forward.

Depth but could he also be a redman replacement or all four in best 22.

Think realistically unlikely to have all available so would play most weeks even if fourth in line.

Or do you see him surpassing any of the 3 above?

It’s a good question and wouldn’t we love to have the problem of all being available at the same time!

Probably need to see Reid play at AFL level before commenting. His ability to play on mids and maybe smalls will likely answer that question.

 

[Vindicater]

With Reid, ridley and McKay. Where does Hayes fit in our ideal backline going forward.

Depth but could he also be a redman replacement or all four in best 22.

Think realistically unlikely to have all available so would play most weeks even if fourth in line.

Or do you see him surpassing any of the 3 above?

He fits in Reid's place because I have little faith his body will ever come good.

 

[nipst@r]

It’s a good question and wouldn’t we love to have the problem of all being available at the same time!

Probably need to see Reid play at AFL level before commenting. His ability to play on mids and maybe smalls will likely answer that question.

I've been pretty impressed with what I have seen with Reid. Only a glimpse but enough to have very little doubt on his talent but if his body holds up.

For me bit like perkins was obvious after a few games was afl standard, how good is still the question.

Cox, tsatas others bit more unknown and can they improve enough in the areas they lack skill wise.

 

[Vander18]

I've been pretty impressed with what I have seen with Reid. Only a glimpse but enough to have very little doubt on his talent but if his body holds up.

For me bit like perkins was obvious after a few games was afl standard, how good is still the question.

Cox, tsatas others bit more unknown and can they improve enough in the areas they lack skill wise.

Just realised I wrote Reid instead of Hayes….need to see Hayes at AFL level and whether he can play on mids or small.

Agree that Reid looks good from limited viewing.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

 

[noobermensch]

 

[fairbump_playon]

Hayes, Reid, Ridley.. mmmm

 

[Mikevk123]

With Reid, ridley and McKay. Where does Hayes fit in our ideal backline going forward.

Depth but could he also be a redman replacement or all four in best 22.

Think realistically unlikely to have all available so would play most weeks even if fourth in line.

Or do you see him surpassing any of the 3 above?

Ridley is an excellent flanker.

 

[brain taylor]

With Reid, ridley and McKay. Where does Hayes fit in our ideal backline going forward.

Depth but could he also be a redman replacement or all four in best 22.

Think realistically unlikely to have all available so would play most weeks even if fourth in line.

Or do you see him surpassing any of the 3 above?

if the stars align and they’re all available, ridley will cut sick on a flank

 

[ant555]

if the stars align and they’re all available, ridley will cut sick on a flank

Like he used to early on . He basically takes the Heppell spot.

 

[nipst@r]

Like he used to early on . He basically takes the Heppell spot.

It's pretty tall then but with mcgrath, redman and potentially roberts we have some small defe der options to round out a back 6.

What are hayes foot skills like?

Understand this is harder to tell as even players with great foot skills don't always translate when put under the pressure of afl.

Just hasn't been mentioned much. So would it be considered a draw with laverde when looking at as a replacement.

 

[fairbump_playon]

It's pretty tall then but with mcgrath, redman and potentially roberts we have some small defe der options to round out a back 6.

What are hayes foot skills like?

Understand this is harder to tell as even players with great foot skills don't always translate when put under the pressure of afl.

Just hasn't been mentioned much. So would it be considered a draw with laverde when looking at as a replacement.

He's a long kick.. a good one I would say, but not a great one.

He's no Kaine Baldwin and he's no Zach Reid, put it that way.

 

[yodellinhank]

Hayes, Reid, Ridley.. mmmm

Oh Christ, he's injured?

 

[Call Me Cake]

Been doing some snooping around oppo boards and a few of them are keeping an eye on this guy with interest.

 

[mcgrath_truther]

just watched this (cbf doing work right now oops) and goddamn does he read the ball really well off the boot. that's the kind of stuff that takes time to learn.

i like his size and mobility, i reckon he could easily play on taller opponents reasonably easily, as well as smaller ones.

 

[yodellinhank]

just watched this (cbf doing work right now oops) and goddamn does he read the ball really well off the boot. that's the kind of stuff that takes time to learn.

i like his size and mobility, i reckon he could easily play on taller opponents reasonably easily, as well as smaller ones.

Bring him in

 

[The Devils Advocate]

His disposal has a loading screen, but he looks super composed as a defender.
He's exactly what we need at the moment, why isn't he in?
Appears to be a good size now.