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Published 17:27 27 Apr 2016 BST
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Hayes has scored five times in 40 appearances for Aberdeen this season and his displays have seen him shortlisted for the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award.
Hayes, who came off the bench to make his debut for the Republic of Ireland in their 1-0 friendly victory over Switzerland last month, has some stiff competition for the gong though.
He's up against freescoring Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths and the pair of Dundee forwards Greg Stewart and Kane Hemmings for the award.
We know who we're rooting for.

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