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st.byron wrote: ↑Sat 23 Apr 2022 12:09am
Yep sours the evening for sure. Big loss. I loved what he brought. Versatile, tough, kicks a few goals. That’s a hit to our depth.
Hayes is a beauty. Brought us together on field, he'll unite us off field as he recovers. Jack is as "flint hard" as they come & will be with us for a long time.
His last three quarters tonight were as good as any. No sulking away in the rooms, straight to the bench wearing a Saints beany. Hobbling out to the huddles, smiling like a schoolboy having the greatest night of his life. What he did tonight was lift a team that looked beaten and gave them the inspiration to lift and win.
He'll be back next year, Ratts just assured everyone of that in his press conference. Good luck Jack, you are made of stern stuff and have proved a revelation to the Club.
Trev from the Bush wrote:His last three quarters tonight were as good as any. No sulking away in the rooms, straight to the bench wearing a Saints beany. Hobbling out to the huddles, smiling like a schoolboy having the greatest night of his life. What he did tonight was lift a team that looked beaten and gave them the inspiration to lift and win.
He'll be back next year, Ratts just assured everyone of that in his press conference. Good luck Jack, you are made of stern stuff and have proved a revelation to the Club.
well said.
Glad the club got on the front foot with Rats locking him in for next year.
Hope the half time speech was Rats with an arm around Hayes “It’s sad to see such a great kid suffer such a blow. But you are part of our heart and soul and that’s why we are going to sign you up for next season. You’ll be back better than ever because we are all in your corner” followed by cheers from the team…. then “now let’s talk about these contested possession stats”
Trev from the Bush wrote: ↑Sat 23 Apr 2022 12:22am
His last three quarters tonight were as good as any. No sulking away in the rooms, straight to the bench wearing a Saints beany. Hobbling out to the huddles, smiling like a schoolboy having the greatest night of his life. What he did tonight was lift a team that looked beaten and gave them the inspiration to lift and win.
He'll be back next year, Ratts just assured everyone of that in his press conference. Good luck Jack, you are made of stern stuff and have proved a revelation to the Club.
Yes that's how I interpreted it.
Ratten basically assuming Hayes will be at the club next year and beyond.
Kent, Joyce, Hannebery and Geary far more likely to make way.
Coffield and Hayes will be able to compete with each other to rehabilitate their knees
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Vortex wrote: ↑Sat 23 Apr 2022 8:10am
I recon Jack is a massive part of our improvement this year, I think he quickly became one of the players we could least lose.
We now need incredible luck with Paddy and RoMa for the rest of tbe season.
I know we have some other options but Jack just has something about him that was beyond acts that get recorded on the stat sheet.
Has taken the gloss of our current position for me.
Agree....offered flexibility..although lacked lacked a little pace was a hard match up in certain roles
Vortex wrote: ↑Sat 23 Apr 2022 8:10am
I recon Jack is a massive part of our improvement this year, I think he quickly became one of the players we could least lose.
We now need incredible luck with Paddy and RoMa for the rest of tbe season.
I know we have some other options but Jack just has something about him that was beyond acts that get recorded on the stat sheet.
Has taken the gloss of our current position for me.
Agree....offered flexibility..although lacked lacked a little pace was a hard match up in certain roles
He showed enough already to prove that he is worthy of an extended contract, and the club has done the right thing by him and for itself.
I’m not sure that he would have been a regular first team selection if he had nor been injured, so his loss is not catastrophic for our chances this year. But he was a terrific backup player. He’ll definitely be missed.
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Shattered for the boy and for us as a team.
He is a bloody good player and kicks goals when they should be kicked unlike many at the club at times.
2 nd ACL for the year with Coffield as well.
Vazelos wrote: ↑Sat 23 Apr 2022 9:29am
Shattered for the boy and for us as a team.
He is a bloody good player and kicks goals when they should be kicked unlike many at the club at times.
2 nd ACL for the year with Coffield as well.
We feel the same way Vazelos. Hayes is one of those types that inspire both off and on the field. So unfortunate it is an ACL. He's going to be sorely missed this season.