Oscar Allen’s move to Brisbane could be the last instance where a draft pick as high as no.2 overall is awarded to the dealing team as compensation.

The Lions officially signed restricted free agent Allen on Wednesday night, with the Eagles confirmed to receive Pick 2 in return after electing not to match Brisbane’s offer.

And amid persistent skepticism over the AFL’s secret formula for determining compensation, the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph reports on Wednesday night that the league is examining changes.

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