Jack Henry has been acknowledged for a breakout 2018 season by finishing equal fifth in the NAB AFL Rising Star award.

Henry polled 10 votes to finish 42 behind Collingwood’s Jaidyn Stephenson who was a popular winner ahead of Adelaide defender Tom Doedee.

The 20-year-old Cat has shone in both defence and attack for the Cats this season and is set to play a crucial role in this year’s finals series.

Final Leaderboard
1st – Jaidyn Stephenson (52 votes)
2nd – Tom Doedee (42 votes)
3rd – Alex Witherden (32 votes)
4th – Jack Higgins (11 votes)
5th – Jack Henry (10 votes)
5th – Oliver Florent (10 votes)
7th – Cam Rayner (4 votes)
8th – Ben Ronke (2 votes)
9th – Aaron Francis (1 vote)
9th – Ed Richards (1 vote)