Liam Henry (born 28 August 2001) is an

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player who plays for the

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in the

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(AFL), he previously played for the

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Early life

Born in Tammin, 180 km east of

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, Henry also lived in

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and

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in the

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, before returning to Tammin to attend primary school. Henry then boarded at

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, where he started a business with two classmates selling

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s with Indigenous patterns. One of his partners, Isaiah Butters was also later drafted by Fremantle. Henry's father is a member of the

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people of the

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of Western Australia, whilst his mother is

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from the Kimberley.

AFL career

Fremantle (2020–2023)

As a member of Fremantle's Next Generation Academy, Henry was drafted from the

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with the 9th selection in the 2019 national draft, when Fremantle matched Carlton's bid. When the

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was postponed due to the

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, Henry returned to his parents' home in

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. He was selected to make his AFL debut for Fremantle in round 13 of the 2020 AFL season in the Sir

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Indigenous Round against

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. After starting his career as a forward, Henry made the transition to the wing during 2022. In Round 13 of the

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Henry made a big impact and stood up after being in and out of the senior team. He collected 32 disposals, both a career and equal game high, and was a major contributor to a 32 point win at home against . Henry continued this form into the next round against the

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collecting a career-high 33 disposals, beating his record of 32 set the week prior.

St Kilda (2024–present)

Following the 2023 season, Henry requested a trade and was traded to on 16 October 2023.

Statistics

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References

External links

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WAFL player profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Henry, Liam 2001 births Living people Fremantle Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Western Australia Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football 21st-century Indigenous Australian people Peel Thunder Football Club players St Kilda Football Club players People educated at Christ Church Grammar School Claremont Football Club players 21st-century Australian sportsmen