Overview

• Luke Beveridge has held meetings with Ugle-Hagan and expects him to return to training at Whitten Oval.
• Ugle-Hagan shared a Rocky-style training montage on social media that showed improvements in his physical and mental health.
• His comeback hinges on AFL approval under the league’s mental health plan before he can play again this season.
• Beveridge dismissed trade speculation linking Ugle-Hagan to the Sydney Swans, declaring him “our player” with no plans to leave.
• The coach signed a two-year contract extension on Tuesday, reinforcing stability ahead of Ugle-Hagan’s potential return.