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Top AFL agent makes big call on Ugle-Hagan's future
SEN • September 17th, 2025 6:11 pm
A large question remark hangs over Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's head when it comes to the troubled Bulldogs' future, but leading AFL agent Paul Connors believes he can become another Jesse Hogan.
Ugle-Hagan has not played at all this season amid an ongoing battle with mental health issues which saw him enter rehab earlier this year.
The 23-year-old has found himself in hot water numerous times in 2025 with his future in the sport uncertain.
While his current deal extends to the end of 2026, there are no assurances for Ugle-Hagan with his future entirely in the hands of the Bulldogs.
It remains to be seen if he will play out his contract and, given the well documented off-field issues, there are no guarantees another club would be willing to take a risk on him.
Connors, whose management agency Connors Sports Management takes care of Ugle-Hagan, is convinced we will see the star come good.
“I hope so, it’ll be a great story, we love a redemption story,” he said on the 200 Plus Podcast. “We’re just barracking for it, I’ve got no breaking news other than it would be great to see him play footy next year.
“He looks fit, he’s got an appetite for training, he loves training (and) he trains hard.
“I think he can still play, so it’s just is someone going to give him an opportunity. You might have to go 10 steps back to go 20 forward but let’s see.
“I am nearly like you guys just watching and barracking, Robbie (D’Orazio) has done a great job (with him).
“The game is hard too … every story is different but Giants took a great leap of faith with Jesse Hogan and he turned out to be All-Australian.
“We love a redemption story – so that’s what I am barracking for.”
