West Coast have been dealt a horror blow to the start of their AFL campaign, with co-captain and spearhead Oscar Allen sidelined with bone stress in his right knee.
Goalkicker Allen had scans on Tuesday after the knee swelled up in the wake of Sunday’s 50-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Oscar Allen was a shining light for the Eagles in 2023Credit: Getty Images
The Eagles put out a statement late on Tuesday night and said Allen had not reported any soreness before, during or after the game.
West Coast wouldn’t put a time-frame on Allen’s injury when announcing it.
“The club will continue to assess Allen’s knee and provide an update in coming days when a return-to-play time-frame becomes clearer,” the Eagles said in a statement.
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But the Seven Network reported the key forward could be sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Allen, who turned 25 on Tuesday, had appeared set for a big season after booting 53 goals last year and taking on the co-captaincy.
His absence comes as last season’s wooden spooners prepare to face a rampant GWS.
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