West Coast Eagles management has cleared the decks for a strategic plunge to recruit a host of rising West Australian young AFL stars, with key forward Oscar Allen a frontline priority.

With the sacking of enigmatic utility Sharrod Wellingham amongst five recent delistings, the Eagles have seen a dozen departures since the loss to Greater Western Sydney ended their 2017 finals run.

Oscar Allen with AFL National Talent Manager Michael Ablett. Credit:WAFL

Wellingham, 29, finished his five-year Eagles stint with an underwhelming 14-possession finals appearance, after just 13 matches this year.

The 2010 Collingwood premiership midfielder's limited hopes of adding to his 171 AFL outings now rests with any interest in being recruited as a delisted free agent next month.