Hynes played for the
Dandenong Stingrays in the
Talent League. He averaged 23.7 disposals and 1.5 goals in his draft year, coming second place in the
Morrish Medal, with two votes less than the winner
Xavier Lindsay. He was also named at half-forward in the 2024 RMC Coates Talent League Team of the Year. Hynes also played for Vic Metro in the
Under 18 Championships. In his best performance, he gathered 20 disposals and two goals against Western Australia. == AFL career ==