Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | ||
Nickname(s) | 'Marra, JU-H | ||
Date of birth | 4 April 2002 | ||
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.
G | Goals | K | Kicks | D | Disposals | T | Tackles |
B | Behinds | H | Handballs | M | Marks |
Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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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[]
- ^ "Jamarra Ugle-Hagan | AFL". westernbulldogs.com.au.
- ^ McCullagh-Beasy, Justine (9 October 2020). "Draft diamond: Why Jamarra is rated No.1". The Standard.
- ^ "Next Generation Academy | Western Bulldogs". westernbulldogs.com.au.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Academy bids dominate marathon AFL draft as Jamarra Ugle-Hagan taken first". the Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Indigenous star prospect Jamarra Ugle-Hagan goes to Bulldogs with pick one in AFL Draft". www.abc.net.au. 9 December 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Healy, Jonathan (11 July 2021). "Super Swans knock Dogs off top spot with another top-four scalp". AFL Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ Whiting, Michael (17 July 2021). "Top Dogs bite back as 'Marra' finds his feet". AFL Media. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Locked in: Two more years for Dogs' No.1 pick". AFL Media. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Two more for Ugle-Hagan". westernbulldogs.com.au. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
External links[]
- Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- 2002 births
- Living people
- Oakleigh Chargers players
- Western Bulldogs players
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)
- Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football