Overview

• Allen informed West Coast during his Friday exit meeting, attended by coach Andrew McQualter, head of football John Worsfold and list boss Matt Clarke.
• Brisbane is his preferred destination, with reporting describing a five- to six-year, higher-salary proposal after Hawthorn withdrew late from the pursuit.
• West Coast confirmed Allen’s restricted status and said it will assess options during the formal window, which opens on October 3 as his contract expires in October.
• Industry reporting indicates Brisbane’s offer is expected to trigger band-one compensation, positioning the Eagles for the No.2 pick to pair with their No.1 selection.
• Allen’s 2025 campaign ended in June following knee surgery after calf and Achilles issues, with 12 goals from 12 games, and a departure would be a rare case of a sitting captain leaving the club since Chris Judd in 2007.