Hannaford kicked five majors against Oakleigh and six in a qualifying final against the Geelong Falcons late in 2024, form that earned him a place in the Coates Talent League Team of the Year and pick 18 in that year's draft. He clocked 2.95 seconds in the 20m sprint at the state combine, inside the top bracket. He has played 5 AFL games and kicked 2 goals.