Join to Connect. Renowned for his tremendous work ethic and exceptional tackling skills, Hayes was a favorite with the St … Renowned for his tremendous work ethic and exceptional tackling skills, Hayes was a favorite with the St Kilda supporters as the heart and soul of his team. "Patrick Dangerfield recalls emotional turmoil following tragic death of Crows coach Phil Walsh in 2015Hayes grew up outside of AFL heartland in NSW, but cemented himself as one of the game's most popular players.Hayes became the Saints' 19th Hall of Fame player, joining club legends Trevor Barker, Tony Lockett and Darrel Baldock.

Lenny Hayes speaks about the challenges facing the coaches and staff fresh from his induction into the AFL Hall of Fame. AFL.com.au's Sydney reporter Adam Curley spoke to one of those in with a massive chance to make the team, St Kilda Hall of Famer and Greater Western Sydney assistant Hawthorn coaching great John Kennedy senior receives football's greatest honour, named as the 29th Legend of the Australian Football Hall of Fame — with St Kilda's Lenny Hayes inducted as well.

Reserved“I think we will lose a lot more members. "It wasn't meant to be, and probably the most disappointing thing is the amount of joy that it could have brought to St Kilda supporters, but also my teammates who had been through so much.

There are also changes afoot to the Giants' coaching staff with St Kilda great Lenny Hayes and forwards coach Brad Miller to leave the club. There’s no direction there. "He was the teammate you'd want to go to war with, the teammate you'd call in a crisis," former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt said.Following years as a struggling club after entering the VFL in 1925, the Hawks emerged as a genuine powerhouse under Kennedy's tutelage.Earlier, former St Kilda champion Lenny Hayes was the first of the 2020 intake inducted into the Hall of Fame following a brilliant 297-game career with the Saints.Now an assistant coach at GWS, the 40-year-old was a four-time All-Australian and took out the Saints' best-and-fairest in 2003, 2010 and 2012.The courageous midfielder carved out an outstanding career for the Saints between 1999 and 2014 and won the Norm Smith Medal in the famous 2010 drawn AFL grand final.The man who led the Hawks to their first three premierships, Kennedy was bestowed with the honour on TV due to the COVID-19 pandemic preventing the traditional formal gala event.With Kennedy's health failing at 91 years old, others spoke on his behalf about joining the likes of Leigh Matthews, Kevin Sheedy and Ron Barassi as Hall of Fame legends.Kennedy won four best-and-fairests during his 164-match playing career for Hawthorn between 1950 and 1959, but it was the off the field where the man known as 'Kanga' created his mark as one of the game's most brilliant individuals.Six more members will be inducted into the Hall of Fame from June 2 to 4 with the newest additions to be announced on Fox Footy.Hawthorn coaching icon John Kennedy Snr has become the 29th Australian Football Hall of Fame member to be elevated to legend status. Coaching staff. Lenny Hayes Assistant coach Sydney, Australia 85 connections. Everyone knows that Lenny Hayes is Ross Lyon’s all-time favourite player. Dont mind Lenny - would be that coach that players will respect for his ability but then see that it came from hard work and just not talent Ehh Scotty - it concerns me if I'm honest . Lenny Hayes has ruled out coaching in 2015 and is yet to decide if he will pursue it as a career path at all after retiring from St Kilda this season. Woody Hayes - Head Coach (25th year) George Chaump - Offense (8th year) George Hill - Defensive Coordinator (5th year) Charles Clausen - Defense (5th year) Alex Gibbs - Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line (1st year) Mickey Jackson - (2nd year) John Mummey - Quarterbacks (7th year) Ralph Staub - (6th year) Even the Fremantle coach has admitted that. Lenny Hayes, MA I am the Founder/Owner of Tate Topa Consulting, LLC. And on the eve of Lyon’s 300th game in charge of an AFL side — only 21 other men have coached more times in AFL/VFL history — another classic Hayes story has emerged. Have you considered how you or your organisation treat the relationship between health and performance? Lenny Hayes would be unbelievable there now, with Nick Dal Santo assisting him.”Meldrum says the club is in desperate need of an immediate shakeup, and revealed he has painted a mural of his wish on the front fence of his house.“I’ve said for ages that the one I think should be the coach of St Kilda, bring the Saints back is Lenny Hayes,”