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Uncertainty over immediate playing future of Ugle-Hagan
Sam Edmund • January 21st, 2025 9:18 am
There is uncertainty at the Western Bulldogs over the immediate playing future of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
In what is a complex situation, Ugle-Hagan and the Dogs are navigating wellbeing issues surrounding the star forward.
Ugle-Hagan’s pre-season has seen him rarely train with teammates at Whitten Oval, with his absence noted by track watchers for some time.
Ugle-Hagan’s complicated situation is not new ground for the Dogs, with the club last year working through some challenges during an otherwise productive season for the emerging 22-year-old.
But those challenges are proving increasingly difficult for some sections of the side to understand.
The Dogs are due to depart for a pre-season camp to Queensland in the coming days, yet Ugle-Hagan is no certainty to attend.
The mercurial forward stands as one of the most exciting young players in the game and has steadily improved in each of his four seasons.
The No.1 pick of 2020 draft, he kicked 43.35 last season but was well held in the elimination final loss to Hawthorn.
Ugle-Hagan has played 67 career games for 103 goals.
