Nick Haynes grew up in Somerville and throughout his youth, was ranked amongst the best draft talents in Victoria.
Haynes carried both the aptitude and focus to be a talented young sportsman. By his late teens, his focus to become an AFL listed player had become his greatest priority. He dominated juniors and set himself in the eyes of recruiters well before his final under 18s season.
AFL career
When Haynes was selected by GWS with pick seven in the 2011 AFL draft, he was an overage player without a solid position. Having grown significantly in the 18 months before he heard his name called, Haynes was seen as a midfielder who could float forward — with nothing about his potential as a defender. In 2019 Haynes was selected in the squad of 40 for the Virgin All Australian team after a breakout season with the giants.
In 2020, Haynes became an All Australian, and won the Kevin Sheedy Medal to cap off a spectacular individual season.
After 13 years at the Giants, Haynes departed as a free agent and moved to Carlton on a one-year deal.[3][4]
Statistics
Statistics are correct the end of the 2024 season[5]
^The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
