Versatile Fremantle wingman Liam Henry officially requested to be traded away from Cockburn on Wednesday, following his earlier decision to put off contract talks until the end of the season.
After an underwhelming beginning to his career, the off-contract Docker put the finishing touches on a career-best campaign four years on from his 2019 debut.
During a disappointing year for Fremantle as a whole, the 22-year-old performed impressively in 2023 under Justin Longmuir, adapting to and thriving in a dependable wing role after previously plying his trade as a forward.
Averaging a career-best 20.4 disposals a game, the youngster's career is evidently ascending, as his ability to win the ball on the wing and move it along in transition was crucial to Fremantle's attacking movements this season.
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Henry's positional flexibility has garnered the interest of a host of rival clubs intrigued by the prospect of acquiring his long-term services, with this year's trade period quickly upcoming.ย For the right price, the West Australian could be a great pickup for a handful of clubs, whether they be contenders or rebuilders.
We explored five potential landing spots for the wantaway Docker.
2. St Kilda
St Kilda is another that has been linked to a possible move for Henry.
With the likes of Mason Wood and Marcus Windhager jostling for minutes on St Kilda's wings, the Saints could look to the 22-year-old Henry to energise their forward line.
Currently containing the likes of Dan Butler and Jack Higgins, Henry could be an electric goalsneak for the Saints. While Butler and Higgins are solid complementary pieces around Max King, a younger, more elusive talent in Henry could provide a different dynamic to the side.
Another factor worth considering here is the Stephen Silvagni connection. Silvagni, the current list manager at Moorabbin, previously held the same role at Carlton and bid on Henry during his draft year.
While his initial attempt at snagging Henry was futile, 'SOS' may have a second bite at the apple to secure the Docker this off-season.
