Emerging key forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension.
It means the 22-year-old will remain at the Kennel until at least the end of 2026, committing his future to the red, white and blue.
Having played 51 games for the Dogs thus far, Ugle-Hagan is quickly cementing himself as one of the league’s up and coming forwards, demonstrated by his overhead aerial abilities and creativity inside 50.
Ugle-Hagan said he was thrilled to be remaining a Bulldog.
“I’m really excited to be staying here,” Ugle-Hagan said.
“The Western Bulldogs have looked after me since I was 15 years old with the Next Generation Academy. Ever since then, I have just fallen in love with the Club and it just feels like I’m at home.
“The boys make me feel like we’re a big family … everyone has been amazing since I walked in the doors. The best thing about our job is that we get to go into work every day with our best mates and train and compete with them.”
Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting Sam Power couldn’t have been more pleased to secure the signature of the forward.
“We’re really excited as a football club that Jamarra has re-signed,” Power said.
“Having been a part of the Bulldogs since the age of 15, Jamarra has built a strong affiliation with the red, white and blue and is seen as a huge part of our future.
“His exciting attributes in the air and ability to impact games at such a young age are qualities that should excite our fans during the next stage of his career.
“Jamarra committing his next two years to the Club is a positive show of faith in what we’re continuing to build and the environment we’re creating.”
Ugle-Hagan, of Gunditjmara, Balardong Noongar and Whadjuk Noongar country, was the No.1 draft pick in 2020 when the Bulldogs matched Adelaide’s bid on the Next Generation Academy prospect.
He became just the second Indigenous player to top the draft - following Des Headland in 1998 - and the Bulldogs’ first number one selection since Adam Cooney in 2003.
Ugle-Hagan joins the likes of Tom Liberatore in re-committing to the club this season.
