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Exciting forward Will Hayward enjoyed a rocketing start to his career in 2018 when he became the 11th-youngest players in the AFL era to reach 50 career goals. The 2016 draftee’s blistering pace and cunning goal awareness have made him a strong moving target and 2024 was no exception. Hayward played in all 26 games last season, kicking 44 goals and averaging 4.4 marks in the forward line. He is one to watch in 2025.
Will Hayward
Exciting forward Will Hayward enjoyed a rocketing start to his career in 2018 when he became the 11th-youngest players in the AFL era to reach 50 career goals. The 2016 draftee’s blistering pace and cunning goal awareness have made him a strong moving target and 2024 was no exception. Hayward played in all 26 games last season, kicking 44 goals and averaging 4.4 marks in the forward line. He is one to watch in 2025.
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Latest Player Videos

  • 00:38

    Swans erupt after Hayward’s huge opener

    Will Hayward shows his usual class around the goals to snare the opening major of the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final

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  • 00:41

    Electric Swans inspire as guns catch fire

    Sydney explodes in the third term as Will Hayward and Oliver Florent contribute some eye-catching majors

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  • 00:36

    Swans siege continues with stars on fire

    Tom Papley and Will Hayward combine to pile on the pressure in a textbook Sydney surge

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  • 01:00

    Hayward's journey to 150

    Will Hayward officially becomes a life member of the Sydney Swans when he plays his 150th game in the red and white this weekend.

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  • 00:38

    Hayward causing havoc up forward in Sydney party

    Will Hayward gets on the end of some selfless team chains to add two more majors to his tally

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  • 00:46

    Slick Swans cut Dockers to pieces in a flash

    Sydney shows off its lightning ball movement with two classy goals courtesy of Chad Warner and Will Hayward

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  • 00:41

    Hayward hypes up Swans with silky soccer shot

    Will Hayward shows his craft around the goals with a clever finish off the deck

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  • 00:42

    Hayward somehow sneaks it home for more delight

    Will Hayward snaps a late goal through multiple opposition hands to cap off a huge Sydney win

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  • 20:30

    More than Footy - James Rowbottom and Will Hayward

    Newly re-signed midfielder James Rowbottom and exciting forward Will Hayward jump on More than Footy - presented to Bing Lee. The duo open up on the special connection building in the playing group that has helped them enjoy a strong start to the 2024 season. Rowbottom introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’ and South Australian born Will Hayward talks about returning to his home state for Gather Round and reveals how he ended up with half a dozen guinea pigs during the Covid lockdown.

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  • 01:18

    Hayward: We came out in the second half and responded

    Hear from Will Hayward who spoke after the side's dominant Round 22 victory over the Suns and who he thought were our standout performers

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Latest Player News

  1. Hayward extends for five years

    Sydney Swans forward Will Hayward has signed a long-term contract extension until at least the end of 2029.

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  2. Four Swans claim coaches votes in Round 22

    Will Hayward and Chad Warner were among the star players to poll.

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  3. 2021 Season Review: Will Hayward

    Will Hayward admits he enjoyed one of the most consistent seasons of his career but concedes the heartbreaking loss to GWS in the finals has fuelled his desire for 'ultimate success'.

  4. Swans rapt with Giant scalp

    Youngster Will Hayward believes Saturday night's win over the Giants was one full of determination.

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