Sam Allen Biography

West Coast draftee Sam Allen has complete confidence he can return from his ACL injury next year and build on the elite athletic traits that make him an AFL winger in waiting.

"I'm 100 per cent confident that I'll be able to not just get back to what I was, but also reach new heights," Allen said.

"I've got full faith in the guys that will be looking after me, and I've got full faith in myself that I'll put in the hard work and do whatever I can to return to that level."

West Coast select Sam Allen with pick No.29 in the 2025 National Draft.

Draft Profile: A well-balanced and smooth-moving wingman, Allen's elite running capacity separates him from others. He runs a sub six-minute 2km time trial but also looks capable of playing on the inside as well. During pre-season testing, Allen showcased his athletic capacity and power by ranking No.1 nationally in the running vertical jump with a leap of 101cm. He started the year well with the Oakleigh Chargers, averaging 21.3 disposals (9.3 contested) across the first three rounds before suffering a season-ending ACL injury at training. Is now on the road to a full recovery. Allen is the grandson of former Melbourne best and fairest winner Ray Groom, who later became premier of Tasmania and is a member of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.