Rising Star favourite Jordyn Allen offered deal to stay at Melbourne
Melbourne has offered Jordyn Allen, a Rising Star frontrunner, a two-year deal through 2029 amid interest from expansion side Tasmania.
Jordyn Allen is Melbourne's leading Rising Star contender this season, averaging 18.6 disposals per game. The Demons have offered the 23-year-old a new deal that would keep her at the club until 2029.
Tasmania, entering AFLW for the first time, is keen to pursue Allen as a potential founding signing, with links through list manager Cody Baker, who drafted her to Melbourne last December. Allen slipped through to pick 16 in last year's draft but has excelled at senior level.
Melbourne made the offer amid significant expansion-side interest.
- 18.6
- Disposals per game
- 2029
- Contract through
- 23
- Player age
- 16
- Draft pick
Why it mattersEarly retention deals for breakout stars lock in talent before rival clubs poach them, shaping a young player's career arc and club competitiveness.
AustraliaAllen's choice will signal whether new AFLW expansion can attract emerging stars or whether established clubs hold the advantage in retaining talent.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 11 h ago
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