Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

[angelopetraglia]

I don't think we can say with any certainty that he doesn't love the club and the players and he seems to be a good and kind person.
At the moment it appears he is struggling a bit with the professionalism required and he can recapture that quickly enough with some minor changes.
I'm going to remain hopeful that we can sort it out.
To be honest I don't really care what the media says about it.

Thanks G. Hopefullly that is the case. That would be the best case scenario.

The mainstream media have not said anything about this yet, from what I have seen. They must have some idea that something is up. There must be some reason behind that too you would think.

[GVGjr]

Thanks G. Hopefullly that is the case. That would be the best case scenario.

The mainstream media have not said anything about this yet, from what I have seen. They must have some idea that something is up. There must be some reason behind that too you would think.

The media knows the story but with the tennis on and the primary focus they're all sitting on things.
It's why it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a statement done now/soon if that is at all possible. There might also be some sensitivities that need to factor into any statement.

[DISHLICKERS]

The media knows the story but with the tennis on and the primary focus they're all sitting on things.
It's why it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a statement done now/soon if that is at all possible. There might also be some sensitivities that factor into any statement.

I tend to think the media does know but there has been a directive from high places that it is best for all concerned that nothing is said for now.

[GVGjr]

I just want to thank everyone who has participated in the discussions so far and they have been respectful and informative.
I appreciate that it's a hard discussion for many people to grasp with given the limited understanding of the underlying issue.
Just remember our players are subjected to many of the challenges and distractions that young people face. They're not immune.
We have seen players struggle at times and then get back to their best and we need to look no further than Tom Liberatore to know that once he got a few things sorted he got back to playing some great football and now is an excellent leader at the club.

[RobG]

Well said Garry and too true. We all make mistakes - it is learning from them that matters

[Angak]

Mitch Clearly reporting Marra is a doubt for round 1. Club will provide further updates.

[GVGjr]

Mitch Clearly reporting Marra is a doubt for round 1. Club will provide further updates.

Mitch was at the club yesterday taking some notes. There are a few sources confirming the clubs intention to make an announcement.

[azabob]

Sam Edmund running with it also. The club must have given the green light to start reporting on it.

[angelopetraglia]

Mitch Cleary’s post

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is in growing doubt for Round One as he continues to miss key pre-season sessions.

The Bulldogs are expected to provide an update on Ugle-Hagan’s complex personal situation and his immediate playing future in coming days.

[angelopetraglia]

Sam Edmund on SEN

https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/NTETP8180987199.mp3?updated=1737404685

[Jasper]

Is Libba the last guy we managed to 'rehab'

Surely we're due

Maybe it's happened but no one is aware. Libba has been fantastic since a few things got sorted out with him.
By the way 3AW news is already confirming that Marra is in doubt for Round one with underlying health concerns.
The work is well and truly out now and the club will have to address it.

[angelopetraglia]

Sam Edmund on Marra

-wellbeing issues
-absence noted by “track watchers”
-some of his teammates don’t understand
-he is no certainty to attend preseason camp
-a lot of wild and false rumours
-uncertainty on immediate playing future
-club could release a statement today
-lot of questions, not a lot of answers
-Kane compliments Bevo on how he handled him early
-Kane mentions rumours on his behaviour in the past
-there is a lot we don’t know,
-Mitch Cleary followed Sam’s comment
-this will evolve over the next 24 hours as others add details

[Jasper]

Mitch Cleary’s post

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is in growing doubt for Round One as he continues to miss key pre-season sessions.

The Bulldogs are expected to provide an update on Ugle-Hagan’s complex personal situation and his immediate playing future in coming days.

As they say, it's starting to get real now. There are a few on here that have predicted today or tomorrow will be the day the club makes an announcement.

[Jasper]

Sam Edmund on Marra

-wellbeing issues
-absence noted by “track watchers”
-some of his teammates don’t understand
-he is no certainty to attend preseason camp
-a lot of wild and false rumours
-uncertainty on immediate playing future
-club could release a statement today
-lot of questions, not a lot of answers
-Kane compliments Bevo on how he handled him early
-Kane mentions rumours on his behaviour in the past

Track Watchers
On Facebook and one or two other sites I have read a lot of wild theories and I hate that.
I just come on here to get a more balanced summary without all the emotion and wanting to be the person who leaked all the information first.
Lets hope the club does address it as it's gone on long enough.

[TysonC]

Really concerning now, almost looks like he's pulled the pin on footy entirely. Where his head space is we have no clue so I can't judge him, however from a club standpoint I hope they have answers and some sort of plan

[angelopetraglia]

Ugle-Hagan dealing with personal issues, has missed much of pre-season (Sam McClure in The Age)


Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been absent from training for much of the pre-season.

Two club sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to talk freely, said he had barely been sighted at training since the start of December last year.


A source close to Ugle-Hagan, who didn’t want to be quoted because of the personal nature of the situation, said the star forward had been dealing with personal issues and that the club was supporting him.

The Bulldogs were contacted for comment and said they were likely to provide an update on the record in the coming days.

Ugle-Hagan has kicked 103 goals in his first four seasons at AFL level, including a career-high 43 in 2023.

Ugle-Hagan went goalless in his last two games of last season, including a four-disposal performance in the elimination final loss to Hawthorn, when he kicked just one behind.

He signed a two-year contract extension in May of last year, keeping him at the Kennel until the end of 2026.