The AFL 's free-agency compensation formula is facing fresh scrutiny after West Coast received pick two for the departure of Oscar Allen, who on Wednesday signed with Brisbane .

Allen was able to join the reigning premiers when West Coast opted against matching Brisbane's offer for the 26-year-old key forward.

The Lions did not specify the length of Allen's contract in a statement confirming his signature, but the former Eagles co-captain reportedly penned a six-year deal. Advertisement

Discussing on Fox Footy the compensation handed to the Eagles, 1988 Brownlow Medallist Gerard Healy suggested it was not right for West Coast to be given a selection in next month's draft as high as pick two.

"I think the biggest question is, is he worth pick two? Has the AFL got this right, that

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