Lovett lodges grievance

Troubled AFL star Andrew Lovett has lodged an official grievance with the St Kilda Football Club over its treatment of him following his involvement in an alleged sexual assault in December.

Lovett is currently under police investigation over the alleged incident and as a result the Saints have indefinitely suspended their new recruit.

It's still not certain whether the 27-year-old will be charged.

The Saints confirmed they met with Lovett's management and legal representation on Tuesday.

The club said it would be complying with the AFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement but would make no further comment on the matter.

St Kilda gave up a first-round draft pick to bring the talented Lovett from Essendon on a three-year deal during October's trade week.

But it remains to be seen whether the speedster will ever get the chance to take the field in Saints colours.

Lovett's latest instance of off-field trouble arose only weeks after he was arrested for drunkenness just over a month into his life as a St Kilda player.

The 2005 Anzac Day Medallist played 88 games for the Bombers over five seasons but his time at Windy Hill was overshadowed by a litany of off-field dramas culminating in both player and club mutually agreeing to end their association with each other last year.