Oscar Allen credits club legend Shannon Hurn with helping him get back on track early in his career.

On Eagles Media podcast Coast to Coast, Oscar explains the encouragement Hurn offered during a rough patch in 2020.

Hurn will be the first Eagle to reach 300 games when West Coast take on Collingwood tomorrow afternoon.

Oscar says the premiership captain has a remarkable influence on the Eagles younger players and is a steadying presence to players trying to establish themselves in the AFL.

Listen to the full podcast below: