Oliver Henry (born 29 July 2002) is an

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who plays for the

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in the

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(AFL), having initially been recruited by with the 17th draft pick in the

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Early football

Henry played for the St Mary's Sporting Club growing up. In his 2016 season with the club in the Under 14 division, he played 14 games and kicked 15 goals. He attended school at St Joseph's College, Geelong. While at St Joseph’s, he formed close friendships with future

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players Charlie Lazzaro and

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. He played for the Geelong Falcons in the NAB League, where he participated in 15 matches, kicking 18 goals. His best games saw him kick 5 goals in a single match against the Dandenong Stingrays, and four against the Sydney Swans Academy team. He was selected in the Vic Country representative squad, but did not play a game.

AFL career

2021–2022: Collingwood

Henry debuted in the opening round of the

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, in 's 16 point loss to the . On debut, Henry collected 4 disposals and a mark. At the end of the

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, Henry requested a trade to to join his brother

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, and was traded on the final day of trade period.

2023-: Geelong

Henry had a successful first year at Geelong, having played almost every single game for the season, and finished the year with 41 goals.

Statistics

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