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)