Nicknamed "The Angry Ant",[2] he was a Queensland State of Origin representative halfback,[3] and played club football in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership for Fortitude Valley, Norths and Redcliffe.
[4] Henrick played at halfback and scored a try in Norths' victory in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final.
[5] Henrick was Wally Lewis' partner in the halves for Queensland's victory in the 1981 State of Origin game, the second ever.
His final appearance for Queensland was at halfback in Game III of the 1984 State of Origin series.
From 1993 to 1999 Henrick coached Wavell State High School's rugby league team.