Roger Hayden played as a back pocket for the Fremantle Football Club after beginning his senior football career with South Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League.
14 Facts About Roger Hayden
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Roger Hayden spent the entire 2001 season on the rookie list and played for South Fremantle, mainly as a midfielder.
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When full back Anthony Jones tore his pectoral muscle, Roger Hayden was elevated off the rookie list.
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Roger Hayden made his AFL debut in round 15,2002 against the Kangaroos in Canberra at Manuka Oval.
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Roger Hayden performed brilliantly, restricting Matera to a single goal.
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Roger Hayden had shown enough to be elevated permanently off the rookie list onto the senior playing list.
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Roger Hayden cemented his place amongst the so-called No Name defence alongside Robert Haddrill, Dion Woods, Antoni Grover and Shane Parker of 2003 that helped Fremantle to reach their first ever finals appearance.
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Roger Hayden played in 21 of the 23 games and finished equal 9th in the Doig Medal best and fairest award.
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In round 4,2003, Roger Hayden was one of the seven indigenous players to represent Fremantle, the most ever to play in a single AFL team.
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Roger Hayden continued his good form into 2004, but broke his leg in the round 21 Western Derby.
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Roger Hayden was able to play for South Fremantle in their 2005 Premiership side.
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The 2007 AFL Season was undoubtedly Roger Hayden's best, playing in all 22 games and was named among the final 40 for selection in the 2007 All-Australian team.
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On 31 August 2011, Roger Hayden announced his retirement at the age of 30, owing to a long-term foot injury.
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Roger Hayden has been a development coach at Fremantle since the 2012 AFL season.