Round 12 VAFA Men’s Rising Star: Jack Hayter

The VAFA congratulates Jack Hayter from University Blues, who has been nominated as the Round 12 VAFA Men’s Rising Star.

Fresh off a 40-disposal performance for the Big V U19s, Jack returned to club football and produced a dominant display in the William Buck Premier Men’s blockbuster clash against Old Xavs. In just his 11th senior game, he amassed 22 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 11 tackles, five clearances and a goal, earning the highest Premier Data ranking points of any Blues player on the day.

What the club said:

Jack joined University Blues Football Club in 2026, after playing last year for both Xavier College and the Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League. He has followed in the footsteps of his father, Danny and his uncle, Jimmy in playing for University Blues. 

Jack represented the Big V in the Under-19 game earlier this year, collecting 40 disposals in the victory.

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Coach quote:

“Jack Hayter – the ultimate professional. Jack hasn’t missed a beat coming into senior football, and has looked more than right at home. He continues to grow not only as a footballer but as a person each and every week, and his willingness to learn makes the sky the limit as to where he can get to with his footy. He is an exciting young footballer and certainly one to watch as we get to the pointy end of the season.”