Welcome to Hawthorn Pick 22: Kieran Lovell

[KermitJagger]

Do we know that it's 1 year on better than average money? Or is it just speculating?
Or is the club looking for ultimately flexibility in the upcoming trade period?
All stories make sense, not proof for any.
If there was interest from WCE, then the 1 year deal is even more interesting.

It's speculating but it seems like the most likely story. It's not as though he hasn't shown anything at VFL level, in fact he seems very well regarded and gets a lot of the ball. If it's flexibility for the trade period, I doubt a deal for Lovell would have been too much of an issue.

 

[MatteeG]

The real story is getting him out of guernsey #36.

I mean, I started posting on page 36 of this thread and cramped up in my calf. Coincidence?

 

[Hawks1994]

The real story is getting him out of guernsey #36.

I mean, I started posting on page 36 of this thread and cramped up in my calf. Coincidence?

Thank god we don't have a 36th day of each month. It would be carnage

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Great news. Am a huge fan !!!

Looking forward to seeing a lot more of this next year...,

 

[Steven Tyler]

Great news. Am a huge fan !!!

Looking forward to seeing a lot more of this next year...,

Rather see him playing seniors myself!

 

[MrPremiership]

Turns 21 today. Not yet contracted beyond this year.

Really hope he can make it. Seems to have dropped down in the pecking order some what.

 

[WWSD]

Turns 21 today. Not yet contracted beyond this year.

Really hope he can make it. Seems to have dropped down in the pecking order some what.

I think the club is playing him in the wrong role in the VFL. He should be playing as a genuine inside midfielder.

 

[MrPremiership]

I think the club is playing him in the wrong role in the VFL. He should be playing as a genuine inside midfielder.

100%.

Seems to be learning a role as a small forward. Not sure why.

Can find the footy, has an elite side step, and reasonable disposal. Guess the defensive side of his game is what is lacking, hence to move to the forward line to learn that craft perhaps?

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

I think the club is playing him in the wrong role in the VFL. He should be playing as a genuine inside midfielder.

I expect they may be playing him outside to develop that part of his game and to spread better.

Would love to see him get some AFL game time soon.

 

[WWSD]

I expect they may be playing him outside to develop that part of his game and to spread better.

Would love to see him get some AFL game time soon.

I know it’s only a small sample but in the two games he played in 2016 Lovell averaged 16 disposals (9 contested possessions), 4 marks, 4 tackles and 4 clearances in just over 60% game-time. That’s not too bad. If he makes it at AFL level he should be playing as a rover alongside Mitchell and O’Meara.

 

[IdiotBox]

A "rover"? You just don't hear about that position enough these days!

Is he even playing at Box Hill at the moment?

 

[WWSD]

A "rover"? You just don't hear about that position enough these days!

Is he even playing at Box Hill at the moment?

Yes. Playing as a half forward.

 

[HolyRioli]

100%.

Seems to be learning a role as a small forward. Not sure why.

Can find the footy, has an elite side step, and reasonable disposal. Guess the defensive side of his game is what is lacking, hence to move to the forward line to learn that craft perhaps?

Spot on. I'd say the Hawks know he can find the ball, but want him to work on winning it back.

 

[Billyc]

Seems well down the pecking order. Will be lucky to get another year at this rate.

 

[Blaze Storm]

The most immediate role we are going to have in the AFL side is the small forward role. Not long until Poppy/Cyril unfortunately call time, so the best place to be if you want to ease into AFL footy in the team is as a small forward. I suspect the aim is to do the transition from forward to mid like they tried with Breust, that never really came off. Just have to see if he can bring the skill and intensity.

 

[Brishawk]

The senior side is crying out for a ball winning hff that kicks goals and runs through the middle. If good enough that is probably his spot which is why him playing hff makes sense.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Seems well down the pecking order. Will be lucky to get another year at this rate.

Would be staggered if he did not get another year.

 

[Luv_our_club]

Newman always refers to Lovell having an elite sidestep and evasiveness... i would be surprised if the HFC do not have high hopes for this kid... and are trying to round out his game.

 

[Jaeger]

Andrew Russell mentioned a few weeks back that he was "buying in to the program this year."
Makes you wonder if Lovell's attitude has been an issue the past few years, along with his injuries.

 

[Changa10]

Andrew Russell mentioned a few weeks back that he was "buying in to the program this year."
Makes you wonder if Lovell's attitude has been an issue the past few years, along with his injuries.

Did hear from a pretty reliable source down here that the club weren't super impressed with his attitude last year.

Hopefully he has turned the corner.

 

[arupist]

Turns 21 today. Not yet contracted beyond this year.

Really hope he can make it. Seems to have dropped down in the pecking order some what.

Needs a larger pecker?

 

[VandoHawk]

The frustrating thing is that he has all the attributes our side currently needs. He can win contested ball. He has speed (in a straight line). He knows his way around a clearance and has evasiveness. Can play an outside role. His kicking is average but his delivery into forward 50 at BH has been pretty good.

He's just playing a role that he shouldn't be playing - a high half forward, rather than the contested bull he was drafted for. That's why his numbers are so low, he normally doesn't have any trouble finding the ball and he's adjusting to a role he isn't accustomed too. I don't know why this is - to make him a more complete player? To teach him work ethic? To make him more flexible? Because he's more suited to that role than Cuz/Jono? Whatever the reason I feel like he should be played in the midfield at BH.

 

[RobHawk]

Oh dear can we get past page 36 of this thread as soon as possible? It will be clear sailing after that.

 

[Rushed_Behind]

Oh dear can we get past page 36 of this thread as soon as possible? It will be clear sailing after that.

If you insist.

 

[Randy Campbell]

Oh dear can we get past page 36 of this thread as soon as possible? It will be clear sailing after that.

Teamwork can get us there.