Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Personal information
Full name Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Nickname(s) 'Marra, JU-H
Date of birth (2002-04-04) 4 April 2002 (age 19)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (NAB League)/South Warrnambool Football Club
Draft No. 1, 2020 national draft.[1]
Debut 11 July 2021, Western Bulldogs
vs. Sydney Swans, at Marvel Stadium
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb)
Position(s) Full-Forward
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 2
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– Western Bulldogs 5 (7)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2021.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (born 4 April 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Oakleigh Chargers[2] He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 1st draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft. He was a member of the Western Bulldogs' Next Generation Academy,[3] which helps scout and develop Aboriginal and Multi-Cultural players, and people who would not otherwise play the sport of Australian rules football. He attended secondary school at Scotch College, Melbourne.[4]

AFL career[]

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was taken at Pick 1 in the 2020 national draft, when the Western Bulldogs matched the Adelaide Crows' bid.[5] He is the first Bulldogs No.1 Draft Pick since Adam Cooney in 2003, and only the second Indigenous player to be taken with the first selection since Des Headland in 1998.[6] Ugle-Hagan is known for his athleticism and speed off the mark as a key forward.

Ugle-Hagan played his first AFL game for the Western Bulldogs on 11 July 2021 in their Round 17 loss to the Sydney Swans.[7] On debut, Ugle-Hagan collected 7 disposals and 1 mark.[8] Despite staying goalless, Ugle-Hagan was kept in the team for round 18, where he kicked 3 goals in a strong performance against the Gold Coast.[9] On 5 August 2021, it was revealed that Ugle-Hagan signed on with the Bulldogs until the end of 2024.[10][11]

Statistics[]

Statistics are correct to the end of Round 17 2021.

Legend
 G  Goals  K  Kicks  D  Disposals  T  Tackles
 B  Behinds  H  Handballs  M  Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2021 Western Bulldogs 22 1 0 0 4 3 7 1 1 0 0 4 3 7 1 1
Career 1 0 0 4 3 7 1 1 0 0 4 3 7 1 1

References[]

  1. ^ "Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | AFL". westernbulldogs.com.au.
  2. ^ McCullagh-Beasy, Justine (9 October 2020). "Draft diamond: Why Jamarra is rated No.1". The Standard.
  3. ^ "Next Generation Academy | Western Bulldogs". westernbulldogs.com.au.
  4. ^ Miles, Daniel (30 November 2020). "Framlingham teen Jamarra Ugle-Hagan out to inspire next generation of Indigenous youth on eve of AFL draft". . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Academy bids dominate marathon AFL draft as Jamarra Ugle-Hagan taken first". the Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Indigenous star prospect Jamarra Ugle-Hagan goes to Bulldogs with pick one in AFL Draft". www.abc.net.au. 9 December 2020.
  7. ^ "How silky Swans cut another rival to shreds; Dog of a day opens up top four: 3-2-1". Fox Sports (Australia). 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  8. ^ Healy, Jonathan (11 July 2021). "Super Swans knock Dogs off top spot with another top-four scalp". AFL Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  9. ^ Whiting, Michael (17 July 2021). "Top Dogs bite back as 'Marra' finds his feet". AFL Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Locked in: Two more years for Dogs' No.1 pick". AFL Media. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Two more for Ugle-Hagan". westernbulldogs.com.au. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.

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