Eagles shock as Oscar Allen sent in for knee surgery
Justin Chadwick |
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen will officially miss the rest of the AFL season after opting to undergo knee surgery while recovering from his calf/Achilles injury.
Allen damaged his calf and Achilles during last week’s 34-point loss to Carlton, with the Eagles initially holding out a slither of hope he could still return this year.
But that is now officially dead in the water after West Coast revealed Allen underwent patella tendon surgery on Thursday to fix an ongoing issue with his left knee.
“Oscar has been dealing with some knee soreness related to his patella tendon,” West Coast football manager Gavin Bell said.
“After we gathered more information that he was unlikely to return this season due to his calf/Achilles injury, the decision was made by Oscar and the club for him to undergo surgery today.
“By undergoing surgery as soon as possible it allows Oscar the maximum rehabilitation period to be ready for pre-season training.”
It means Allen may have played his last game for West Coast.
The 26-year-old is a restricted free agent, with both Brisbane and Hawthorn keen to lure him their way.
It’s understood both the length and value of the deals offered by Brisbane and Hawthorn dwarf that of West Coast.Â
Allen has struggled for form this year, but he kicked four goals against Geeling three weeks ago in a display reminiscent of the form he displayed during his 53-goal campaign in 2023.
AAP
