Russell Hayes
Director
Q&A
NICKNAME?
Rusty, Longwall, Haysey, Tom, Magnum – I answer to them all
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A DIRECTOR?
Since 2001
WHY WERE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DIRECTOR?
To help the club in it’s endeavours
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A DIRECTOR?
My part in being able to assist the community and sporting clubs in our area.
IN YOUR TIME AS BEING A DIRECTOR, WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE KEY MILESTONES?
Our marquee Project Unite events, the Youth Achievement Awards and Bandage Bear/Disability Trust Gala Evenings are highlights for me.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN FIVE WORDS:
Best looking director on board
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR
OUR INDUSTRY OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS?
Gaming taxes and legislation.


My part in being able to assist the community and sporting clubs in our area is what I enjoy most about being on the Board.