Hately played 12 SANFL games for Central District in 2018 as a seventeen year old.

He won All-Australian selection for his performances for South Australia in the NAB Under-18 National Championships.

[1] He made his senior debut against Fremantle in round 5 of the 2019 season.

After 13 games in two years, Hately requested a trade so he could return to Adelaide.

[2] He joined Adelaide in the 2020 pre season draft.