Kieran Lovell

Kieran Lovell (born 16 May 1997) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Kieran Lovell
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-05-16) 16 May 1997
Original team(s) Kingborough Football Club (TSL)
Draft No. 22, 2015 national draft
Debut Round 6, 2016, Hawthorn
vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Spotless Stadium
Height 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2016–2018 Hawthorn 2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early career

Playing for the Kingborough Tigers in the TSL. With a strong 2015 season and winning the Tasmanian MVP and All-Australian Under-18 honours after impressive performances in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.[1] With strong skills when it comes to the in and under ball he had been compared to former Hawthorn captain Sam Mitchell.

AFL career

Lovell made his senior debut for the Hawks against GWS Giants at Spotless Stadium in round 6, he had 6 kicks and 5 handballs when his team lost by 75 points.[2]

Lovell suffered a shoulder injury at the beginning of the 2017 season requiring surgery. He was able to return to senior football with Box Hill and helped them play in the finals.

On 24 September 2017, Lovell signed a one-year deal to remain at Hawthorn until the end of 2018,[3] however after zero senior games in 2018, he was delisted.[4]

Post AFL career

Before the 2019 TSL season Lovell returned to the Kingborough Football Club.[5]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of 2018[6]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2016 Hawthorn 36200161329410.00.08.06.514.52.00.5
2017 Hawthorn 360——————————————
2018 Hawthorn 210——————————————
Career 200161329410.00.08.06.514.52.00.5

Honours and achievements

Team

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References
  1. AFL.com.au, "U18s: Tassie tyro Lovell inspires superb comeback win against Northern Territory", AFL.com.au>, July 1, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
  2. http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2016-04-28/debut-a-dream-come-true-says-lovell
  3. "Lovell signs on". Hawthorn Football Club. 24 September 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  4. Olle, Sarah (29 October 2018). "Popular Hawk Brendan Whitecross, young midfielder Kieran Lovell cut from club". Fox Sports. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  5. Geale, Hamish (11 December 2018). "Ex-Hawk Kieran Lovell returns to State League".
  6. Kieran Lovell's player profile at AFL Tables
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