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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...y-on-next-season/story-fni5f9q3-1226700130990
St Kilda wants Lenny Hayes to play on next season
The Saints plan to place no pressure on Hayes and will honour his decision.
Dermott Brereton said that putting Hayes' tremendous football ability aside, as a football citizen he is in the top office.
"He is somebody who is up there with the players who we all admire," Brereton said.
"And you would hate to think that somebody comes along and might do a number on him in several games because his body won't allow him to move the way he wants."
But Brereton said there was something admirable about a player in Hayes' situation being prepared to cop punishment so he could give young players leadership and guidance.
"That's a pretty selfless person who is willing to put their reputation in the final 12 months up for somebody to throw darts at because they wanted to give to some young players in their club."
St Kilda wants Lenny Hayes to play on next season
The Saints plan to place no pressure on Hayes and will honour his decision.
Dermott Brereton said that putting Hayes' tremendous football ability aside, as a football citizen he is in the top office.
"He is somebody who is up there with the players who we all admire," Brereton said.
"And you would hate to think that somebody comes along and might do a number on him in several games because his body won't allow him to move the way he wants."
But Brereton said there was something admirable about a player in Hayes' situation being prepared to cop punishment so he could give young players leadership and guidance.
"That's a pretty selfless person who is willing to put their reputation in the final 12 months up for somebody to throw darts at because they wanted to give to some young players in their club."

