The front-running club for wantaway Fremantle utility Liam Henry has reportedly surfaced following the Docker's official trade request last week.
The 22-year-old, who entered this season without a contract for the 2024 campaign, played 43 games in Dockers colours before coming to a conclusive decision last Wednesday to cease his Cockburn tenure.
Despite originating from Western Australia, Henry is understood to desire a move to Victoria, with numerous clubs signalling their interest in the forward-turned-wingman.
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According to News Corp on Wednesday, Hawthorn and St Kilda represent Henry's 'only' suitors at this point in time, with the Hawks currently thought to be 'ahead' of the Saints in the pair's quest to gain the utility's commitment.
The report also states Fremantle is asking for a draft pick between 15-25 in exchange for Henry, with the Hawks currently holding the 29th pick at this year's draft, presenting as the likely required capital in order to strike a deal with Fremantle's list bosses.
St Kilda, meanwhile, presently holds selections 13 and 32 going into November's festivities, with the latter draft choice representing the Saints' probable bargaining chip despite the potential for the Dockers to demand St Kilda's No. 13 pick.
While Hawthorn has every chance of proving the eventual victor in this scenario, the potential addition of Hnery will most likely be at the expense of fellow West Australian livewire Tyler Brockman, who has reportedly expressed his desire to exit Waverley and return to his home state this off-season.
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Henry's positional versatility is a tantalising prospect in Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell's side, while the Saints may be looking to the Docker's burgeoning talents as they brace for the possible departure of free agent utility Jade Gresham.
This year's exchange period is scheduled to get underway on October 9.
