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CibbuanoSaints snare Lovett
October 6th 2009 06:43
ST KILDA has snared Essendon speedster Andrew Lovett.
The Saints will send their first-round pick - number 16 overall - to the Bombers for the 26-year-old wingman.
It is understood that Lovett has signed a three-year deal with St Kilda.
Brisbane and Port Adelaide was in the market for Lovett and were believed to have put forward four-year contracts on more money than the Saints offered.
The opportunity to play for a legitimate premiership contender and stay in Victoria played a key role in Lovett's decision to sign with St Kilda.
Saints coach Ross Lyon said the club was 'very pleased' to have secured the services of Lovett.
"With immense skills and great speed, we have no doubt that Andrew will prove a solid contributor to the St Kilda team," Lyon said.
"We look forward to welcoming him to the club."
Essendon football operations manager Paul Hamilton told the club's official website that the deal benefited both parties.
"We are very happy with this deal and it's great for the Essendon Football Club and for Andrew Lovett that a suitable trade could be reached," Hamilton said.
"Andrew now has the opportunity to start fresh at a new club and we wish him all the best."
"As things stand, Essendon currently has two first round selections (No.10 and No.16) and a second-round pick (No.26) which places us in a very strong position to recruit some talented young players to Windy Hill."
Lovett made his debut for the Bombers in 2005 and booted 93 goals in 88 games.
The Saints will send their first-round pick - number 16 overall - to the Bombers for the 26-year-old wingman.
It is understood that Lovett has signed a three-year deal with St Kilda.
Brisbane and Port Adelaide was in the market for Lovett and were believed to have put forward four-year contracts on more money than the Saints offered.
The opportunity to play for a legitimate premiership contender and stay in Victoria played a key role in Lovett's decision to sign with St Kilda.
Saints coach Ross Lyon said the club was 'very pleased' to have secured the services of Lovett.
"With immense skills and great speed, we have no doubt that Andrew will prove a solid contributor to the St Kilda team," Lyon said.
"We look forward to welcoming him to the club."
Essendon football operations manager Paul Hamilton told the club's official website that the deal benefited both parties.
"We are very happy with this deal and it's great for the Essendon Football Club and for Andrew Lovett that a suitable trade could be reached," Hamilton said.
"Andrew now has the opportunity to start fresh at a new club and we wish him all the best."
"As things stand, Essendon currently has two first round selections (No.10 and No.16) and a second-round pick (No.26) which places us in a very strong position to recruit some talented young players to Windy Hill."
Lovett made his debut for the Bombers in 2005 and booted 93 goals in 88 games.
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