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Mercury
3 days ago
- Health
- Mercury
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan trade
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to the recent trade speculation surrounding absent star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Ugle-Hagan is on permanent personal leave from The Kennel and in a wellness retreat on the Gold Coast. But the No.1 pick signalled a return on Tuesday night by uploading a video of him running and boxing to his highly publicised social media channels. Ugle-Hagan was later reported on Channel 9 to be all but certain to be a Sydney Swan next year despite having a year to run on his contract with the Dogs. Beveridge said he took all player movement speculation lightly and had seen no evidence to suggest Ugle-Hagan would be anywhere other than the Bulldogs in 2026. 'You take any speculation regards to any player with a grain of salt, the way we approach it – he's our player,' he said. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is on permanent personal leave. Picture: Michael Klein 'We will do our best to work out what's right for him and look after him, I've got no thoughts that he won't be here next year.' Beveridge said Ugle-Hagan's investment into his fitness was 'a great sign' and hoped it had translated into an improved mental wellbeing. 'We've got to keep an open mind about his prosperity and his future,' he said. 'I am taking that as a positive, hopefully he's, as I said, with the new challenges to going away and focusing on his own mental wellbeing in his life journey. 'Hopefully, he's got some things in a bit more an order and that can propel him into his footy at some point – when that is, who knows, that might be a fair way away.' Originally published as AFL 2025: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's 2026 plans
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Retired Essex Police dog Baloo wins at Crufts 2025
A retired Essex Police dog who was hit by a car won an award at Crufts 2025. Baloo was given The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award after almost 120,000 votes were 2018, while on duty, the Belgian Malinois was hit by a suspect's car fleeing a crime scene, and one of her legs was amputated. When recovered, she visited officers to help with their wellbeing and inspired the launch of a trauma support Mandy Chapman, who is a retired police dog handler, said: "She is an amazing dog through and through. Despite her disability and the terrible injuries she sustained, she has come through it all so well and finds joy in life, as well as giving joy in life, every single day." The award was announced at the bp pulse LIVE arena, at the NEC in Birmingham, on the final day of Crufts, by campaigner Josephine Hamilton OBE and Paralympian, Ellie Simmonds Mandy and Baloo, eight, were presented with their award and a cheque for £5,000 for their dog charity of choice – Essex Retired Police Dog Fund. Baloo and Mandy worked with the College of Policing team to set up 'Oscar Kilo' wellbeing and trauma support dogs service. Now there are more than 250 canines involved with the scheme. They also visited schools, care homes and community groups to help mental health."You can see the difference she makes to people when she goes to see them," Mandy said."She proves that however hard things get, you can get through it. She is super soppy and sharing her is so rewarding, I love every second of it."Speaking about the win she added: "I can see why this competition goes to public vote, because who on earth could choose, but thank you to each and every person who has voted for her."Helen Kerfoot, Crufts show manager, said: "What Baloo has achieved, the courage she has shown, and the support she now gives others is extraordinary. "Mandy and Baloo's incredible bond and the work they do together is inspiring." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
