{"id":50273,"date":"2025-06-25T13:50:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=50273"},"modified":"2025-06-25T13:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:50:59","slug":"trending-news-i-will-leave-for-him-to-play-brisbane-star-confirm-he-will-leave-if-he-return-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=50273","title":{"rendered":"TRENDING NEWS: \u201cI Will Leave For Him To Play\u201d Brisbane Star Confirm He Will Leave If he Return&#8230;&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>West Coast Eagles captain **Oscar Allen** has publicly declared his intention to join the Brisbane Lions once he becomes a free agent at the end of the season. The 26-year-old key forward says he&#8217;s drawn to Brisbane for three main reasons: the prospect of a long-term contract, a real shot at a premiership, and confidence in their proven injury-management system\u2014especially for knee issues that have troubled him ([news.com.au][1]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to Tom Morris on Channel 9, Allen is eyeing a multi-year deal with Brisbane, citing family security and the Lions&#8217; strong support for players\u2019 bodies\u2014especially as seen with Lincoln McCarthy, Callum Ah Chee, and Joe Daniher ([news.com.au][1]). The revelation comes amid a rumored but ultimately unsuccessful meeting he had with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell last year. That meeting stirred controversy at the Eagles but, as Morris clarified, it was preliminary and never evolved into serious negotiations ([news.com.au][1]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, West Coast legend Nathan Buckley criticized the timing and public nature of Allen\u2019s discussions, warning that it could destabilize team morale ([news.com.au][1]). The unfolding drama now hinges on how negotiations progress as the season wraps up and free agency officially opens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In short, Brisbane could be on the cusp of securing a marquee forward in Oscar Allen, whose stated reasons align perfectly with the Lions\u2019 strategy and strengths heading into 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; West Coast Eagles captain **Oscar Allen** has publicly declared his intention to join the Brisbane Lions once he becomes a free agent at the end of the season. 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