Essendonhas ruled itself out of the mix to recruit former player Andrew Lovett sayingthe club is committed to a list management strategy which endeavours to provideits emerging players with the best possible opportunity to learn and develop.

“Weare in the process of building a list and we are committed to the strategies weare employing. We are respectful of Andrew’s contribution as a past player butunfortunately he doesn’t fit our plans for the future,” General manager offootball operations Paul Hamilton said.

“Wewish Andrew the best with his future endeavours including his ambitions to gainanother opportunity within the AFL system.""

Lovettplayed 88 games for Essendon from 2005 - 2009 before being traded to St Kildaat the end of 2009.