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Wed 02 Feb 2010Bull poised to hit magical ton

Johnny Wattersonwatched as John Hayes took centre stage, much to the amusement of some of his team-mates

JOHN HAYES has become the stately Grand Piano in the corner of the room. The owners shine it, mend it and while they can’t prevent the other kids from banging the lid or knocking it about, it remains a solid, venerable fixture that seems to mature more than age.