Bo Allan

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Bo Allan
Personal information
Full name Bo Allan
Date of birth 16 February 2006
Original team(s) Halls Head/Mandurah Catholic College/Peel Thunder
Draft 16th overall, 2024 (West Coast)
Height / weight 191cm
Position(s) Medium Defender
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 26
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Bo Allan (born 16 February 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). [1]

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Allan was recruited from Peel Thunder with pick 16 in the 2024 National Draft. [2] He made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2024 AFL season against Melbourne at Perth Stadium. [3]

Early career

Bo Allan's pre-AFL journey is defined by consistent progression through Western Australia's elite development pathways. Growing up in Halls Head, Western Australia, Allan first showcased his talent in junior ranks before rising through Peel Thunder's programs, where his composure, leadership, and versatility quickly set him apart. His standout bottom-age season in 2023, which included selection for the Team Naitanui Under-17 Futures match, marked him as a player to watch. By 2024, Allan had cemented himself as one of WA's premier prospects, captaining his state to a strong National Championships campaign and earning selection in the AFL National Academy. Balancing junior and senior commitments, he capped off his draft year by playing a pivotal role in Peel Thunder's WAFL League premiership.

AFL career

2025: Debut season

Allan was selected with pick 16 in the 2024 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles. He made his debut for the West Coast Eagles through the reserves in Round 1 of the 2025 WAFL Season, where he had 22 disposals in a 49 point loss to East Fremantle at East Fremantle Oval. [4] He made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2025 AFL season, coming on as the substitute against Melbourne at Perth Stadium. [5] Allan was suspended after he was cited for striking Melbourne's Jack Viney in a marking contest, with the incident deemed Careless Conduct, Medium Impact and High Contact by the Match Review Officer. [6] He went in and out of the AFL side, playing six games at an AFL level, including three as the substitute, before suffering an ankle injury in late July, resulting in him missing the remainder of the season. [7]

Statistics

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2025 West Coast 266001630461260.00.02.75.07.72.01.0
Career6001630461260.00.02.75.07.72.01.0

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See also

References

  1. "Bo Allan | AFL". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  2. "Elated Allan ready to get to work". westcoasteagles.com.au. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  3. "Allan gets his wings". westcoasteagles.com.au. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  4. "WAFL | Western Australian Football League". wafl.com.au. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
  5. "AFL - News, Fixtures, Scores & Results". afl.com.au. 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  6. "Eagles accept MRO sanctions". westcoasteagles.com.au. 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  7. "Prized AFL youngster carried from the field in agony". 7NEWS. 2025-07-24. Retrieved 2025-08-26.
  8. "AFL Tables - Bo Allan - Stats - Statistics". afltables.com. Retrieved 2025-08-26.