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7 Lenny Hayes

 
Details
Number 7
Height 186cm
Weight 83kg
DOB 14-01-1980
Debut 1999
Games Goals
2011 2 2011 1
Career 248 Career 84
Dreamteam Points
2011 172 Go to Dream Team
Hayes is renowned as one of the competitions best inside midfielders and has been a champion of the St Kilda Football Club in his decorated 13 years.

In addition to his great skills and impact, Hayes boasts fantastic leadership skills and during the 2012 season will hold a Leadership mentoring role for the entire playing group.

2011 was a forgettable year for the 32-year-old who tragically injured his knee in Round 2, ending his season.

Lenny made his comeback from injury during the Club’s Round 1 NAB Cup game against the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium, and subsequently featured in all of St Kilda’s pre-season games.

However, hearts sank momentarily when he was knocked out during the Round 4 game against Collingwood at Visy Park.

Hayes grew up in suburban Sydney and in 1998, was a standout player for NSW/ACT in the representative TAC Cup.

Lenny was selected by St Kilda with the first pick in the 1998 AFL Draft, making his debut the following year and earning an AFL Rising Star nomination in the final round of the season.

Entering his 14th AFL Season as one of the most widely respected players in the game, Lenny will bring back invaluable leadership and competitiveness to the St Kilda midfield.

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs:
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: 1999
  • Recruited from: Pennant Hills/NSW-ACT U18
  • AFL Awards: All-Australian 2003, 2005; International Rules Series 2003; Morrish Medal 1998; AFL Rising Star nominee 1999; pre-season premiership sides 2004, 2008
  • Club Awards: best and fairest 2003; 2nd best and fairest 2002; 3rd best and fairest 2004, 2005, 2008; captain 2004; co-captain 2007
  • Brownlow Votes: 84
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
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L 90 - 71
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L 81 - 84
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W 106 - 86
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W 56 - 102
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L 108 - 51
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W 81 - 57
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L 72 - 100
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W 70 - 79
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W 53 - 109
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W 82 - 61
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W 127 - 24
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W 54 - 74
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W 113 - 72
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L 70 - 89
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L 83 - 68
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W 135 - 70
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W 66 - 86
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News

Hayes wins Norm Smith Medal

St Kilda's Lenny Hayes has been awarded the Norm Smith Medal as the best player in Saturday's drawn grand finalSaturday, September 25, 2010 - 5:43PM

Gram, Dal Santo will be fit for GF

St Kilda's Lenny Hayes says Jason Gram and Nick Dal Santo pulled up well from Saturday night's preliminary final winSunday, September 19, 2010 - 12:32PM

Saints not daunted by Cats

St Kilda's Lenny Hayes says the Saints are prepared for anything Geelong can deliver on Friday nightWednesday, September 01, 2010 - 3:24PM

Fitting result for Hayes

St Kilda Vice Captain Lenny Hayes was far from disappointed after taking home half the points on Friday night, following a draw to Hawthorn...Monday, July 26, 2010 - 4:44PM

Hayes patient on Captain’s return

According to Lenny Hayes, Ross Lyon and the medical staff will make the final decision on Thursday as to whether Riewoldt will return to AFL this weekend.Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 2:49PM

Video

Centrebet Highlights: Lenny sells some candy!

Lenny Hayes baulks around 3 would-be tacklers, then slams home the winner for the Saints in the final term.Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 2:11AM

Saints tour the Shrine of Remembrance

In the lead up to ANZAC Day, St Kilda Football Club paid tribute to Australia's true heroes at the Shrine of Remembrance.Players and Officials toured the monument to gain a better understanding of the ANZAC legacy, the sacrifice their countrymen made.Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 11:25AM

Centrebet Highlights: Lenny's Tackle

Lenny Hayes was back to his best in Round 3, with 30 disposals and 8 tackles, including this big take-down of Bulldogs player Eastern Wood. Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 1:35AM

Lenny Hayes: Press Conference

Lenny Hayes spoke to media at the Saints Members Day at Moorabbin, 15 April 2012.Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 1:00AM

Lunch with Lenny: Episode 4

This week Lenny quizzes the boys on the different kinds of animals their team mates remind them of... Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 2:07PM

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