Past Will Hayward

[Kennedy Parker]

Will Hayward
Spritely Sydney Swans forward Will Hayward

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Will Hayward

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.4

5star

enjoyed a rocketing start to his career as he became the 11th-youngest player in the AFL era to reach 50 career goals in 2018. The 2016 draftee’s nippy pace and cunning goal awareness have made him a dangerous option in coach John Longmire’s forward line. A broken jaw and a persistent hip injury limited Hayward to just 12 goals in 13 senior games in 2019, but the South Australian is attacking the 2020 campaign on the back of his first full pre-season. Don’t be surprised if the exciting Swan finds himself on a wing this year.

Will Hayward

19

Will Hayward

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.4

5star

DOB: 26 October 1998
DEBUT: 2017
DRAFT: #21, 2016 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Walkerville (SA)/North Adelaide (SANFL)

Will Hayward | AFL

Follow Will Hayward's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[bedford]

what consistent level do you want. ?

you say last year wasn't consistent when he kicked 40 plus, so what's the level ?

You tell me you're the expert

 

[The King!]

You tell me you're the expert

Bullshit answer

you moan constantly he is inconsistent , so what do you want from him? If you can't articulate it then stop moaning

 

[bedford]

Bullshit answer

you moan constantly he is inconsistent , so what do you want from him? If you can't articulate it then stop moaning

I will call you The King 86 , how many times do i have to say it . I really do like him and want him to succeed as it helps our club . You'll put me back on the schooners

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Where has the love gone?

 

[rustycrate]

Bullshit answer

you moan constantly he is inconsistent , so what do you want from him? If you can't articulate it then stop moaning

Lovers tiff. I enjoy the banter.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

How this Swan overcame slow start, and the video he'll send to Roo

Will Hayward made a slow start to the season, but the Swans forward tells AFL.com.au's Gemma Bastiani how he's starting to get back to his best

www.afl.com.au

 

[The King!]

I will call you The King 86 , how many times do i have to say it . I really do like him and want him to succeed as it helps our club . You'll put me back on the schooners

Sorry can't find the post where you said what you expect from him.

Eg 15 possies a game, 2 goals a week , etc etc


I'll search for it

 

[bedford]

Sorry can't find the post where you said what you expect from him.

Eg 15 possies a game, 2 goals a week , etc etc


I'll search for it

That's a real shame

 

[DeathlyAccurate]

I would have thought old heads would appreciate someone like Hayward.

I see him as a bit of an old fashioned footballer. Gets a lot done before you even notice and if he’s not scoring he tries to stay in the game in other ways.

Big fan of him!

 

[rustycrate]

I would have thought old heads would appreciate someone like Hayward.

I see him as a bit of an old fashioned footballer. Gets a lot done before you even notice and if he’s not scoring he tries to stay in the game in other ways.

Big fan of him!

Bedford is not a fan.

 

[MF]

I would have thought old heads would appreciate someone like Hayward.

I see him as a bit of an old fashioned footballer. Gets a lot done before you even notice and if he’s not scoring he tries to stay in the game in other ways.

Big fan of him!

Medium sized forwards are always whipping boys unfortunately (not just in our side). Can't think of many in the league I would pick ahead of him though. Generally works hard both ways and has become a pretty reliable set shot despite the unfair nickname some have given him.

 

[Deccas]

People ask for consistency but last year the only other non key forwards with 40 plus goals are
Stengle, Greene, Cameron and Fritsch.

What does he actually have to do to be acknowledged as one of our best contributors to scoring?

 

[zyzzbruh]

People ask for consistency but last year the only other non key forwards with 40 plus goals are
Stengle, Greene, Cameron and Fritsch.

What does he actually have to do to be acknowledged as one of our best contributors to scoring?

It's such a difficult role to be consistent in. Probably the hardest position on the ground to play effectively. You could have a ripping game one week, and do everything right the next only to not get a touch. The medium/small high half forward role is a football graveyard. Wicks almost got put into the pit too despite still doing what i think was a good job there.

 

[Deccas]

Being in the top handful in the competition in his role isn't enough for some. Has to be a lay down misere best in the comp to not warrant a derogatory nickname and calls to drop him.

 

[Kiama Chris]

People ask for consistency but last year the only other non key forwards with 40 plus goals are
Stengle, Greene, Cameron and Fritsch.

What does he actually have to do to be acknowledged as one of our best contributors to scoring?

Most of the other mediums around don't contribute as much defensively. Stengle and Cameron are smalls. Greene is a star. Fritsch is a goal sneak but nothing else. I quite like Langford from Essendon who plays taller than he is and started as a winger. The Lions guys are a weird combination of positions and types and roles. Probably the closest is Rayner but he goes in bursts.
Hayward in form is a very strong contributor indeed on both sides of the ball.

 

[bedford]

Bedford is not a fan.

Trust me i have never hated him , i just want him to put in like last week when he showed how good he can be , also now kicking set shots which is another improvement

 

[bedford]

Most of the other mediums around don't contribute as much defensively. Stengle and Cameron are smalls. Greene is a star. Fritsch is a goal sneak but nothing else. I quite like Langford from Essendon who plays taller than he is and started as a winger. The Lions guys are a weird combination of positions and types and roles. Probably the closest is Rayner but he goes in bursts.
Hayward in form is a very strong contributor indeed on both sides of the ball.

Both sides of the ball ? i know 1 side has Sherrin on it

 

[Kiama Chris]

Both sides of the ball ? i know 1 side has Sherrin on it

Smarty pants

 

[bedford]

Smarty pants

Sorry Chris

 

[Kiama Chris]

Sorry Chris

Nothing to be sorry for. Tit for tat.

 

[The King!]

**** he makes it hard to defend him sometimes

 

[Jeffers]

Least of our problems tonight Kingy although that easy snap to start the 3rd was shocking.

 

[The King!]

Least of our problems tonight Kingy although that easy snap to start the 3rd was shocking.

Maybe too harsh just needed him to hit the scoreboard lay more tackles and be more of a presence

 

[rustycrate]

Maybe too harsh just needed the Swans to hit the scoreboard lay more tackles and be more of a presence

Fixed

 

[bedford]

Fixed

Stop doing this !
I was happy with him in the 1st half and that was it , but had many mates