Joseph Haines Continues Family Legacy at South Adelaide

25 January 2018

South Adelaide rising star Joseph Haines has ensured the Haines name will continue at South Adelaide after signing on for the 2018 season.

Recruited from the Waikerie Football Club, Joe became a third generation Panther after making his senior debut in 2013, following in the footsteps of his father Peter and grandfather Colin.

Peter played 151 games for South Adelaide between 1969 - 78, claiming the Knuckey Cup in 1971, while Colin made his senior debut in the premiership year of 1938, captained the side in 1945 and had played 121 games by the time he retired in 1947.

Since his debut, Joe has determinedly cut his teeth in the reserves, claiming the 2016 Reserves Runner-Up Best & Fairest, before establishing himself in the senior team in 2017.

Settling in across the half back lines, he showcased his explosive pace throughout the season, playing 17 of 18 games and bringing his career tally to 27.