Gold Coast re-drafts Ugle-Hagan after troubled year
Gold Coast delisted Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Elliott Himmelberg on Friday, planning to pick both back in next month's draft.
The Gold Coast Suns delisted young forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and fellow key forward Elliott Himmelberg on Friday, and both players will be re-drafted at the November 19-20 AFL draft. The tactical move helped Gold Coast meet the list deadline after signing three players during the trade period, including Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury.
Ugle-Hagan, 24, played only three senior games in his first season with the Suns. Ugle-Hagan struggled with knee and ankle injuries but showed talent across 11 VFL games this year.
He did not play at any level in 2025 due to off-field behavioural issues and mental health problems. Coach Damien Hardwick remains his chief supporter at the club.
- 3
- Senior games played
- 11
- VFL games this year
- November 19-20
- Re-draft date
- No.1
- Draft pick in 2020
Why it mattersA 2020 draft prospect once thought elite now needs a second career chance, showing how injuries and behavioural struggles can derail talent.
AustraliaThe Suns' patience with Ugle-Hagan and Hardwick's backing offer hope for other young players struggling with mental health and off-field challenges.
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