Fremantle can confirm Liam Henry has requested to be traded in the upcoming AFL Trade Period.
 
The 22-year-old is out of contract at the end of season after playing 43 games through his four seasons.
 
A product of Fremantle’s Next Generation Academy, Henry has been involved at the Club since he was 15 years of age. He officially became a Fremantle Docker when Freo matched Carlton’s bid at no.9 in the 2019 National Draft.
 
The winger has played career-best football in 2023, seeing his disposal average increase from 9.3 per game in 2022 to 20.4 this year.
 
Executive General Manager of Football Peter Bell said the Club was disappointed by the trade request.
 
“It is disappointing that Liam Henry has opted to explore his options, especially considering we have been involved in his development since he was 15 and he has taken some significant steps forward this year,” Bell said.
 
“We made a significant investment in Liam, not just through our Next Generation Academy, matching Carlton’s bid under NGA concession rules in the 2019 Draft, and it was pleasing to see his potential come to fruition this year.
 
“We will have this investment and his talent as a winger front of mind when looking to facilitate a trade.”
 
The Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period will commence on Monday 9 October and wrap up on Wednesday 18 October.
 
Fremantle have also informed ruck/forward Eric Benning he will not be offered a contract for 2024.
 
Drafted at no.54 in the 2021 AFL Draft, Benning played 29 reserves and one league game for Peel in his two years on Fremantle’s list.
 
“It’s a difficult time of year when we have to make decisions on our players’ futures, and today we did inform Eric Benning that he would not be offered a contract for 2024,” Bell said.
 
“We thank Eric for his efforts in his two seasons at Fremantle and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”