Fremantle will have first call on an exciting WA prospect who is shaping as a possible first-round pick at this year’s AFL national draft.

A silky-smooth forward with plenty of tricks, Liam Henry yesterday kicked three goals in his first game for WA at this year’s under-18 championships.

The 17-year-old is available to the Dockers as a Next Generation Academy pick, meaning they will be able to match any bid made at the draft.

He’s already spent time training with the team, learning from the likes of Harley Bennell, Bradley Hill and Michael Walters.

“(Their advice is) definitely keep working hard, talent can only get you so far but the effort is where you really step up,” he said.

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Henry grew up in Tammin, a town of less than 200 people.

Camera Icon The Tammin product is impressing the scouts. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper

“It’s pretty small, it’s only got a roadhouse and a primary school there, so there’s not really much to do,” he said.

“I love to go back there and visit family, go out bush and stuff... which the city life really can’t give.

“Hunting, kangaroos, rabbits stuff like that, we go fishing, sit around a campfire and have some talks with dad or pop or nan.”

Henry also impressed with his tackling prowess in yesterday’s win for WA over Vic Metro, a feature which would come in handy at the elite level.

He also projects as a potential midfield asset after missing a large part of last season with a hip injury.