Oliver Henry (born 29 July 2002) is an Australian rules footballer 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

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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

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. While at St Joseph’s, he formed close friendships with future

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players

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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 Jack, 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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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Henry, Oliver 2002 births Living people Collingwood Football Club players Geelong Falcons players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)