John Hynes (footballer)

John Hynes
Personal information
Full name	John Hynes
Date of birth	23 February 1979
Place of birth	Cheltenham
Original team(s)	Cheltenham / Prahran Dragons
Draft	80th overall, 1997 National Draft
Height/Weight	184 cm / 85 kg
Position(s)	Key position
Club information
Current club	Retired
Number	26
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1998–1999	Carlton	4 (2)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1998 season.

John Hynes (born 23 February 1979) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Australian Football League. Drafted in 1997, Haynes debuted the following year. Playing as a key position player at 184 cm, Hynes often had to play on much larger opponents. As a result, Hynes only managed four senior games in 1998, although he did win the reserves best and fairest award. After failing to play a senior match in 1999, Hynes was delisted by Carlton. He went on to play for Frankston in the Victorian Football League.

Hynes wore number 25 for the Frankston. He was listed at 186cm and 96kg.

Hynes was named Frankston Reserve Team Coach for the 2004 Season.

References

VFL Record. 5 July 2003, Page 14

Sources

• Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 8th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
• John Hynes's statistics from AFL Tables
• John Hynes's profile at Blueseum