Oscar Allen of the West Coast Eagles has faced a more complicated recovery process than initially anticipated. His knee injury, which was initially expected to sideline him for around five weeks, has evolved into a more indefinite situation due to additional complications discovered during further investigation. Allen’s injury involves cartilage damage in addition to the bone bruising initially diagnosed
The team’s General Manager of Football, Gavin Bell, explained that Allen will require a minor arthroscopic procedure to address the cartilage issue. Following this procedure, Allen will need several weeks of recovery to allow his knee to heal properly before a return to training can be considered
This development follows a string of challenging injuries for the West Coast Eagles, adding to the team’s overall difficulty in fielding a full squad. Allen’s recovery timeline has been extended to at least eight weeks, with a follow-up scan in a month’s time to provide a clearer picture of his progress
The Eagles are also facing other injury setbacks, including Elijah Hewett, who is undergoing surgery for a separate issue and is expected to be sidelined until around mid-season, The team is managing multiple injuries and working to support their players through the recovery process.
