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Andrew Lovett faces a committal hearing over rape charges. Source: Herald Sun

AT least two AFL clubs will consider drafting Andrew Lovett if he is cleared of rape charges next month.

The sacked Saint is due to face a committal hearing on August 10, at which a Melbourne magistrate will decide whether he goes to trial.

Lovett’s management yesterday confirmed recruiters from two clubs had expressed interest in reigniting his career if the charges are dropped.

“Andrew hasn’t given up on his dream of playing in the AFL, but he knows he has a very serious and sensitive legal issue pending,” Alex McDonald of Stride Sports Management told the Herald Sun yesterday.

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