John Hayes (born 6 August 1939) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Football

Fitzroy (VFL) A defender, Hayes came to Fitzroy from Warracknabeal. Hayes captained Fitzroy for most of the 1966 VFL season, replacing Ralph Rogerson, who retired five rounds into the year.

John Hayes (footballer, born 1939)

On 6 July 1963, playing as first rover, he was a member of the young and inexperienced Fitzroy team that comprehensively and unexpectedly defeated Geelong, 9.13 (67) to 3.13 (31) in the 1963 Miracle Match.

John Hayes (footballer, born 1939)

Yarrawonga

He then moved to Yarrawonga, a club which he would captain-coach.

John Hayes (footballer, born 1939)

See also

1963 Miracle Match

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1939 births

Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Fitzroy Football Club players Yarrawonga Football Club players Warracknabeal Football Club players Living people