Jamarra Ugle-Hagan addresses teammates in return to Western Bulldogs training

The Bulldogs have continued to embrace Ugle-Hagan. He is re-integrating into the football program, and took part in a light training session on Monday. But there is still no definitive time-line on when he will play a game.

The 23-year-old, who hasn’t played any football this season, was at the Whitten Oval on Monday where he addressed his teammates, a club source confirmed.

Star forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has returned to the Western Bulldogs after a months-long absence.

AFL industry sources acknowledge Ugle-Hagan’s return remains a delicate matter, and it’s likely he’ll need up to a month of consistent training before he can be considered for selection at any level.

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It was announced in April that Ugle-Hagan would take time away from the game for personal reasons.

He is following a mental health plan made in collaboration with the AFL’s head of mental health and wellbeing, Dr Kate Hall, and Bulldogs chief executive Ameet Bains.

A source close to Ugle-Hagan told this masthead he was keen to return to the VFL this season to show he remained committed to football.

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