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Footy star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan issues bombshell update on his future after concerns arose he could be set for a Bulldogs exit
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has posted a huge message of intent on social media, as reports intensify that he could be making a play to leave the Western Bulldogs this year.
The 23-year-old former No 1 draft pick, who is currently on an extended leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs, has taken multiple positive steps in his return to play football in recent weeks, with the footy star booking himself into a health retreat.
In a video posted on Instagram by Ugle-Hagan and personal trainer and boxing coach Byron Bay Boxing, the AFL star was seen in a 'Rocky'-style video, running up hills, sparring in the gym and skipping.
The video was posted with a black-and-white filter and was captioned 'We into it'.
He has been seen sporadically at the Whitten Oval, missing several pre-season training sessions and has not played for the club in 2025.
The Bulldogs' leading goal scorer for the 2024 season has also not featured for his side this year due to personal issues.
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It comes as Channel 9 reporter Tom Morris told Footy Classified that the Bulldogs player was keen to play for the Swans next season.
'My understanding is that Jamarra has told people that he would like to play for the Sydney Swans next year, in a perfect world,' he said.
Morris added he was 'unsure' over whether that move would materialise, considering his current contract situation with the Western bulldogs.
Many took to social media to issue messages of support to Ugle-Hagan, with one asking in the comments: 'Please come back'.
Ugle-Hagan responeded: 'Coming x.'
Another added: 'Only up,' to which the Bulldogs forward replied: 'Dat way.'
Last month, Bulldogs boss Luke Beveridge issued his support to the 23-year-old star, stating: 'We hope Jamarra goes really well in this period of finding himself both in life and then in the game.'
Former Crows star Rory Sloane said it 'was great to see him back' training but believes 'the next step' is to see him training with a football club.
"My understanding is that Jamarra has told people close to him he would like to play for the Sydney Swans next year." @tommorris32 with a big development on the former number one pick's future. #9FootyClassified | Watch on Nine & 9Now 🖥️
— Footy on Nine (@FootyonNine) June 3, 2025
'It's great that he's comfortable sharing that on social media,' the Crows legend said to Footy Classified.
'He wants to play for the Sydney Swans, so that's step one right there.
'Step two - if I'm a club and I am serious about picking this guy up I need to see him training with a footy club.
'He needs to, too, because you cannot do training like that on your own. You need to have touch of footys, you need to be involved, surrounded by the best people.
'Footy clubs are great environments to go through hardship.'
Sloan believes Ugle-Hagan needs to get himself back into training with the Bulldogs later on in the season if he is to get a move in the summer.
