 At the start of November 2009 while on tour with the Kangaroos, Hayne was left out as one of the six nominees for the Golden Boot Award (Best Rugby League Player in the World) despite him being the year's Dally M Medal winner, Dally M fullback of the year, NSW State of Origin player of the series, International Federation player of the year, Parramatta player of the season and "Rugby League Week" player of the year in 2009.That award went to Melbourne Storm Greg Inglis.He was named the Fiji Bati player of the year for 2009.