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42 Nathan Lovett-Murray

THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Height:	190cm
Weight:	87kg
Date of birth:	18/11/1982
AFL debut:	2004
Essendon debut:	2004
Total AFL Games:	99
Total EFC Games:	99
Total Goals:	56
Previous Club(s):	Bendgo Bombers, Williamstown
Recruited From:	2004 Rookie Draft, selection 27

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Despite a slow start in 2009, Lovett-Murray produced an excellent finish to the year, playing the best football of his career in the final five weeks of the season. Was swung from defence to the wing and even had a stint up forward, displaying great courage in the air and on the ground. Should play midfield and half-back roles in 2010.

Career Profile

Nathan Lovett-Murray started 2004 on Essendon's rookie list, recruited from 2003 Rookie Draft, and was promoted early in the season, making a big impression, playing 20 senior games and kicking 21 goals. He is a versatile player who can play as a forward, on the wing or off half-back.

He remained on the rookie list for the second year in a row in 2005, allowing Essendon to use a selection in the pre-season draft which saw Ty Zantuck arrive at Windy Hill.

Lovett-Murray was rewarded for his selflessness when he won the Best Clubman award at the Crichton Medal ceremony. He was promoted once again to the senior list early in 2005 when the team was hit with long term injuries to Adam Ramanauskas and Andrew Lee. He displayed great poise under pressure and provided bounce out of defence, particularly in the last part of the season.

He had a solid 2007 season and was 10th in the Club's Best and Fairest . He has become an important team member as a midfielder or a running defender.

After a solid pre-season at the beginning of Season 2008, we saw in the NAB Cup what Nathan is capable of doing up forward, that he can play at both ends of the ground.

Draft History: 2003 Rookie Draft, 2004 rookie elevation (Essendon), 2005 rookie elevation (Essendon)
Player Honours: Best Clubman 2005
Career Brownlow medal votes: 1

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Nathan Lovett-Murray lays a strong tackle on Luke Hodge during the round 22 win over the Hawks.

Nathan Lovett-Murray celebrates a goal during the round 21 loss to Fremantle.

Angus Monfries and Nathan Lovett-Murray congratulate each other after the Round 20 win against the Saints.

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statistics

YEAR	GAMES	KICKS	HANDBALLS	MARKS	GOALS	BROWNLOW VOTES
2009	14	106	160	67	9	0
2008	20	172	159	94	9	0
2007	9	89	55	41	3	0
2006	19	250	111	112	7	0
2005	17	133	97	46	7	0
2004	20	110	65	60	21	0