Geelong defender Jack Henry has agreed a contract extension for the 2021 season.

Henry has become an integral member of the Cats defence, and has missed only matches since debuting in the second round of 2018.

Originally selected in the rookie draft, Henry fills a key defensive role, and has also shown flexibility to go forward when the situation arises. Over the past three seasons Henry has played 66 games and kicked nine goals, His only goal of 2020 came at a key point of the third quarter of the Cats preliminary final win over Brisbane. 

Henry placed eighth in the Cats 2020 best & fairest voting and was named as the club’s best young player in 2018.

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    Jack Henry and Jake Kolodjashnij were massive in defence, standing up in some huge moments.

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    Henry Brothers Going To Work

    Oliver Henry and Jack Henry both make their mark in these two Geelong goals

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    Jack Henry Press Conference | Round 11

    Jack Henry spoke to the Media in the lead up to the Round 11 match against the Giants. Presented by Ford.

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    Henry Brothers In Silky Showing

    Jack Henry and Oliver Henry provide a glimpse into their new-look partnership at the Cats.

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    Marks of the Year | 2022 Home & Away Season

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    Hawkins takes us inside the rooms after the win against the Suns. Presented by Total Outdoor Media.

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    Jack Henry 100th Highlights

    Jack Henry is set to play his 100th game this weekend against Port Adelaide. We take a look back at some of his best highlights.

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    Henry Press Conference | Round 19

    Jack Henry speaks to the media ahead of his 100th game for the Cats. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Henry Post-Match | Round 18

    Jack Henry speaks to Cats Media after a strong defensive performance from Geelong in Round 18. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Heroic Henry wins it late

    Jack Henry takes a spectacular mark in the dying stages to give Geelong the lead

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    Henry gets Cats off to fast start

    Jack Henry kicks a goal on return for Geelong as they continue a hot start

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    Henry Takes Us Around Team Photo Day

    Jack Henry took over our Cats Insta Story to show us behind the scenes for Team Photo Day. Presented by Ford.

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    Henry Post Match

    Jack Henry speaks from the rooms after the loss to Port Adelaide. Presented by Ford.

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    Henry Post Match

    Jack Henry speaks after the round 21 loss to GWS. Presented by Ford.

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    Player Spotlight: Henry

    Jack Henry has cemented himself as a key defender for the Cats with another stand out game against the Bombers.

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“Jack plays a key role for us and is a highly valued member of our team and our club,” Geelong’s general manager of football Simon Lloyd said.

“He is a courageous and skilled player, and his team mates love playing with Jack. We look forward to him wearing the navy and whites hoops for many years to come.”

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