1990 a story appeared in Westside Football headlined ” Allan’s success rewards his patience. Success comes to those who are patient and dedicated and unassuming Western Australian champion Ben Allan is no exception.
With a Simpson medal for best afield in a grand final and another in the Interstate arena. He has 2 Claremont premierships and everyone knew the jump to an AFL (Hawthorn) would just be a familiarity.
Also when Allan was endorsed as a future star he had an appearance in the Budget in a collection of the former stars of that league.
