Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

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]

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Personal information
Full name Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
Nickname(s) 'Marra, JU-H
Date of birth (2002-04-04) 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 25 (31)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 3, 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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 Suns.[9] On 5 August 2021, it was revealed that Ugle-Hagan signed on with the Bulldogs until the end of 2024.[10][11]

Ugle-Hagan received a Rising Star nomination for his five-goal performance against Melbourne during round 19, 2022.[12]

In Round 2 of the 2023 AFL season Ugle-Hagan received a racist remark from a St Kilda supporter when walking off the field at the end of the game. The next week in their game against the Brisbane Lions Ugle-Hagan kicked 5 goals in a low scoring and tight game. As a celebration of one of his five goals he lifted his shirt and pointed to his skin whilst looking at the crowd, emulating Nicky Winmar's iconic gesture under similar circumstances in a 1993 game.[13]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 3, 2023.

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 H/O G B K H D M T H/O
2021Western Bulldogs22 57225103514801.40.45.02.07.02.81.60.0
2022Western Bulldogs2 17181610034134601821.00.95.82.07.83.51.00.1
2023Western Bulldogs2 365168249202.01.65.32.68.03.00.60.0
Career 25 31 23 141 52 193 83 28 2 1.2 0.08 5.6 2.0 7.7 3.3 1.1 0.08

Honours and achievements

Individual

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". ABC South West Vic. 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.
  12. "Dogs' match-winner the latest Rising Star nominee". afl.com.au.
  13. "AFL star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan responds to racist abuse with iconic gesture". BBC News. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.


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