The AFL draft bolter who narrowly missed father-son eligibility
AFL Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan has named Claremont draft prospect Ed Allan as this year’s player who has bolted up the draft rankings. Unfortunately for Hawthorn and Fremantle fans, Allan does not qualify under father-son rules. His dad Ben Allan played 98 games for Hawthorn and was Freo’s inaugural captain, with 100 matches the required threshold. Sheehan said it was a stunning 20-metre sprint at the combine that saw recruiters take notice of the tall West Australian midfielder. “His father is...