Played 1943-64.
Came to Sydney during World War Two from Perth and played more than 300 games with Eastern Suburbs in 20 years, including 22 games for NSW.
He is wildly recognised as one of the best players in Sydney in the 1950s.
Hayes also coached Easts' senior team, passing on his knowledge and skills to hundreds of junior players.
Roy was the engine room of teh Eastern Suburbs' premiership teams of 1953-59.
Roy was Mr Eastern Suburbs.
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