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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Eagles skipper Oscar Allen finds his happy place
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has found his mojo - it was hiding in the forward 50m arc all along. Allen produced his best game of the season by kicking 4.0 in Sunday's 43-point loss to Geelong at Optus Stadium. The 26-year-old kicked two goals in the second quarter and handed off another to help his team fight back from 29 points down. West Coast closed to within six points early in the last quarter before Geelong piled on seven of the final eight goals of the match to run away with the 17.14 (116) to 11.7 (73) win. Allen kicked 53 goals in 2023 to announce himself as one of the best key forwards in the competition. But he was so out of form earlier this year that he was moved into West Coast's defence for games against Hawthorn and Melbourne. Allen contributed strongly in those matches, and he expressed his desire to play wherever the team needed him most. But the glint in his eyes was evident when he returned to attack in round 10 against St Kilda. Allen kicked two goals in the upset win over St Kilda and followed it up with two goals against Adelaide. Jake Waterman's season-ending shoulder injury meant it was up to Allen to lead the team's attack against Geelong, and he stood up in grand style. "Look, we know how good a forward he is, but like I say always - the team will always come first for all of our players," West Coast coach Andrew McQualter said. "So Oscar having that flexibility is a bonus. We shouldn't look it as a as a negative thing. "It's a good thing for our team that he can play both ends of the ground, but he might have earned himself another week in the forward line." With All-Australian Waterman out of action for the rest of the year, you can bet your bottom dollar Allen will stay in attack to help the likes of Archer Reid and Jack Williams continue their development. "Archer and Jack are young. They're competing really hard, and they're getting some looks, but I think Oscar's experience there makes a big difference," McQualter said. Harley Reid tallied 19 disposals, seven clearances and a goal against Geelong despite being heavily tagged by Oisin Mullin. "I think he really had an impact on the game," McQualter said. "(Under a) heavy tag, from the outset, he worked his way into the game and had some really pivotal moments. "He's not going to have massive amount of touches when you get heavy tag like that, but he had some great moments that helped our team, for sure." West Coast (1-11) will be back in action on Sunday when they take on North Melbourne (2-1-8) in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has found his mojo - it was hiding in the forward 50m arc all along. Allen produced his best game of the season by kicking 4.0 in Sunday's 43-point loss to Geelong at Optus Stadium. The 26-year-old kicked two goals in the second quarter and handed off another to help his team fight back from 29 points down. West Coast closed to within six points early in the last quarter before Geelong piled on seven of the final eight goals of the match to run away with the 17.14 (116) to 11.7 (73) win. Allen kicked 53 goals in 2023 to announce himself as one of the best key forwards in the competition. But he was so out of form earlier this year that he was moved into West Coast's defence for games against Hawthorn and Melbourne. Allen contributed strongly in those matches, and he expressed his desire to play wherever the team needed him most. But the glint in his eyes was evident when he returned to attack in round 10 against St Kilda. Allen kicked two goals in the upset win over St Kilda and followed it up with two goals against Adelaide. Jake Waterman's season-ending shoulder injury meant it was up to Allen to lead the team's attack against Geelong, and he stood up in grand style. "Look, we know how good a forward he is, but like I say always - the team will always come first for all of our players," West Coast coach Andrew McQualter said. "So Oscar having that flexibility is a bonus. We shouldn't look it as a as a negative thing. "It's a good thing for our team that he can play both ends of the ground, but he might have earned himself another week in the forward line." With All-Australian Waterman out of action for the rest of the year, you can bet your bottom dollar Allen will stay in attack to help the likes of Archer Reid and Jack Williams continue their development. "Archer and Jack are young. They're competing really hard, and they're getting some looks, but I think Oscar's experience there makes a big difference," McQualter said. Harley Reid tallied 19 disposals, seven clearances and a goal against Geelong despite being heavily tagged by Oisin Mullin. "I think he really had an impact on the game," McQualter said. "(Under a) heavy tag, from the outset, he worked his way into the game and had some really pivotal moments. "He's not going to have massive amount of touches when you get heavy tag like that, but he had some great moments that helped our team, for sure." West Coast (1-11) will be back in action on Sunday when they take on North Melbourne (2-1-8) in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury. West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has found his mojo - it was hiding in the forward 50m arc all along. Allen produced his best game of the season by kicking 4.0 in Sunday's 43-point loss to Geelong at Optus Stadium. The 26-year-old kicked two goals in the second quarter and handed off another to help his team fight back from 29 points down. West Coast closed to within six points early in the last quarter before Geelong piled on seven of the final eight goals of the match to run away with the 17.14 (116) to 11.7 (73) win. Allen kicked 53 goals in 2023 to announce himself as one of the best key forwards in the competition. But he was so out of form earlier this year that he was moved into West Coast's defence for games against Hawthorn and Melbourne. Allen contributed strongly in those matches, and he expressed his desire to play wherever the team needed him most. But the glint in his eyes was evident when he returned to attack in round 10 against St Kilda. Allen kicked two goals in the upset win over St Kilda and followed it up with two goals against Adelaide. Jake Waterman's season-ending shoulder injury meant it was up to Allen to lead the team's attack against Geelong, and he stood up in grand style. "Look, we know how good a forward he is, but like I say always - the team will always come first for all of our players," West Coast coach Andrew McQualter said. "So Oscar having that flexibility is a bonus. We shouldn't look it as a as a negative thing. "It's a good thing for our team that he can play both ends of the ground, but he might have earned himself another week in the forward line." With All-Australian Waterman out of action for the rest of the year, you can bet your bottom dollar Allen will stay in attack to help the likes of Archer Reid and Jack Williams continue their development. "Archer and Jack are young. They're competing really hard, and they're getting some looks, but I think Oscar's experience there makes a big difference," McQualter said. Harley Reid tallied 19 disposals, seven clearances and a goal against Geelong despite being heavily tagged by Oisin Mullin. "I think he really had an impact on the game," McQualter said. "(Under a) heavy tag, from the outset, he worked his way into the game and had some really pivotal moments. "He's not going to have massive amount of touches when you get heavy tag like that, but he had some great moments that helped our team, for sure." West Coast (1-11) will be back in action on Sunday when they take on North Melbourne (2-1-8) in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles skipper Oscar Allen finds his happy place
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has found his mojo - it was hiding in the forward 50m arc all along. Allen produced his best game of the season by kicking 4.0 in Sunday's 43-point loss to Geelong at Optus Stadium. The 26-year-old kicked two goals in the second quarter and handed off another to help his team fight back from 29 points down. West Coast closed to within six points early in the last quarter before Geelong piled on seven of the final eight goals of the match to run away with the 17.14 (116) to 11.7 (73) win. Allen kicked 53 goals in 2023 to announce himself as one of the best key forwards in the competition. But he was so out of form earlier this year that he was moved into West Coast's defence for games against Hawthorn and Melbourne. Allen contributed strongly in those matches, and he expressed his desire to play wherever the team needed him most. But the glint in his eyes was evident when he returned to attack in round 10 against St Kilda. Allen kicked two goals in the upset win over St Kilda and followed it up with two goals against Adelaide. Allen snaps a fourth and the Eagles are sticking with the Cats 👀#AFLEaglesCats — AFL (@AFL) June 1, 2025 Jake Waterman's season-ending shoulder injury meant it was up to Allen to lead the team's attack against Geelong, and he stood up in grand style. "Look, we know how good a forward he is, but like I say always - the team will always come first for all of our players," West Coast coach Andrew McQualter said. "So Oscar having that flexibility is a bonus. We shouldn't look it as a as a negative thing. "It's a good thing for our team that he can play both ends of the ground, but he might have earned himself another week in the forward line." With All-Australian Waterman out of action for the rest of the year, you can bet your bottom dollar Allen will stay in attack to help the likes of Archer Reid and Jack Williams continue their development. "Archer and Jack are young. They're competing really hard, and they're getting some looks, but I think Oscar's experience there makes a big difference," McQualter said. Harley Reid tallied 19 disposals, seven clearances and a goal against Geelong despite being heavily tagged by Oisin Mullin. "I think he really had an impact on the game," McQualter said. "(Under a) heavy tag, from the outset, he worked his way into the game and had some really pivotal moments. "He's not going to have massive amount of touches when you get heavy tag like that, but he had some great moments that helped our team, for sure." West Coast (1-11) will be back in action on Sunday when they take on North Melbourne (2-1-8) in a bottom-of-the-table clash in Bunbury.
West Australian
26-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Xavier Ellis: West Coast Eagles risking Oscar Allen's value every time he plays
Here's a hypothetical for you. Let's say you own a car worth $40,000. Its a nice car, a car you are more than happy with, a car you haven't considered selling and one you'd be more than happy to keep. One day a neighbour knocks on your door and says 'I love your car, I want to buy your car, I'm prepared to offer you $120,000' The only catch for this too-good-to-be-true deal? The neighbour will collect (and pay for) the car when he returns from holiday in three months. During the waiting period, would you be taking the car on long trips, off road, or leaving it at the local pub overnight? I wouldn't. The Eagles need to seriously consider what they are doing with Oscar Allen, because right now pick 2 in this year's draft represents the $120,000 offer for the car. What happened to Jake Waterman on the weekend, could easily have been Oscar Allen. Only a month ago similar conversations were being had about Essendon ruckman, Sam Draper, with Essendon looking to receive the same sort of compensation for Draper if he departed. Well, he now has a ruptured Achilles, and those offers have likely changed. It isn't Australian sporting culture to sit, rest, or manipulate these kinds of situations, but I know what I'd be doing… The Dockers have put together back-to-back strong performances, and their win over Port did not come off the back of Serong, Brayshaw and Josh Treacey. The victory was well rounded and put the Dockers back in the finals mix. I still find it hard to understand the Luke Jackson debate. Jackson is a ruckman. Not a forward, and certainly not a ruck rover. Gawn, Xerri and Cameron are the current standouts in a competition flooded with average ruckmen. As a sole ruckman, Luke Jackson would join that list. He was by far the best player on the field on Saturday night, which wasn't and shouldn't be an outlier. I will continue to expect Jackson to be the dominant player on the ground as a ruckman. Fremantle have some tough conversations coming up, with Fyfe, Darcy & Sonny Walters all looking to make a return to footy.
ABC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Joel Selwood posts tribute following sudden death of brother Adam
Geelong AFL champion Joel Selwood has posted a short tribute to his brother Adam, who died last week aged 41. Adam Selwood died suddenly, just three months after his twin brother — former Brisbane Lions player Troy Selwood — died by suicide in early February. The news rocked the Australian sporting family, with the AFL world in mourning during last weekend's matches. Joel Selwood, a Geelong premiership captain, posted on his Instagram account on Wednesday night three black-and-white images of his brother with a brief caption. "Rest up, love you brother. Look after each other." He played 187 games for West Coast from 2002 to 2013, and was part of the club's 2006 premiership win against Sydney. The Eagles honoured Adam Selwood at their match against St Kilda at Perth Stadium on Sunday before going on to record an emotional 28-point win, the club's first of the season. Eagles captain Oscar Allen was one of many who offered tributes last weekend, expressing the grief felt by many across the country. "It's great to win a game of footy, but we've lost a legend of our club," he told Fox Footy. "We're heartbroken and we just want to offer all the love and support we can to the Selwood family in this time. "[Sunday] was more than just footy for us, this is about the West Coast community and we have lost one of our own."
Courier-Mail
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Oscar Allen praised for mental health message after Adam Selwood death, West Coast Eagles
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. West Coast Eagles skipper Oscar Allen has been praised by the AFL community following his post-game interview. The Eagles snapped their winless streak after taking down St Kilda at Optus Stadium with the victory coming in the wake of Adam Selwood's shock death. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. News of the 41-year-old's death on Saturday left the AFL world in deep mourning — coming just three months after twin brother Troy took his own life. Adam played 187 games for West Coast and was famously part of the Eagles' 2006 premiership win over the Sydney Swans. The Eagles delivered in style to honour the club icon as they secured the 16.12 (108) to 12.8 (80) win. Following the win Allen issued a plea to anybody who may be struggling with mental health issues to please reach out. Watch Oscar Allen's powerful message in the video above Oscar Allen issues plea for people to reach out. 'We've lost a legend of our club and we just want to send all our love and support to the Selwood family,' Allen said. 'Mental health is such a massive thing in society at the moment, I've had my own mental battles this year and have been so fortunate to have such a great support crew around me to have my back through everything I've gone through. 'I just urge anybody out there who is struggling with anything, please reach out. Helplines, friends reach out to each other. 'We're heartbroken and we just want to offer all the love and support we can to the Selwood family in this time.' Need to talk to someone? Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or Headspace: 1800 650 890 or 13YARN: Speak to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter on 13 92 76 or visit Are you anxious? Take the Beyond Blue quiz to see how you're tracking and whether you could benefit from support Allen's message received widespread praise among footy fans with countless thanking the Eagles skipper for speaking up. Commentator Kate McCarthy wrote on X: 'That post match interview from Oscar Allen was pure class. Well done.' Journalist Brent Costelloe wrote: 'Beautiful post game interview by Oscar Allen. The Eags get it done for Sel.' Broadcaster Megan Hustwaite wrote: 'Superb, Oscar Allen.' Another fan added: 'Unbelievably powerful words by Oscar Allen post game there️. It's okay to not be okay.' Oscar Allen was praised for his post-game message. (Photo by) Adam Selwood passed away on Saturday. Source: Facebook News of Selwood's passing left the AFL world heartbroken with more tears flowing after his final act for his twin Troy was revealed. Fans flocked to donate money to a charity program Adam had set up in support of Troy to raise money for a mental health charity. In a heartbreaking set of circumstances, Adam Selwood recently said his plans to take part in next week's HBF Run for a Reason — in support of the zero2hero charity — was one of the things that 'kept him going' after his brother's death. The Run for a Reason half marathon will continue to take place on Sunday, May 25, and Selwood will be in the hearts of many that run the course in Perth. In a touching twist, more than $4000 was donated to Selwood's zero2hero campaign on Saturday night — taking his total money raised to more than $25,000. Selwood originally set out on his half marathon journey aiming to raise $10,000 — but the exercise has touched the hearts of many more people than may have been expected. — You can donate to Adam Selwood's zero2hero campaign here. Originally published as 'Please reach out': Eagles skipper Oscar Allen praised over heartfelt plea
