Jamarra Ugle-Hagan vision emerges from night of Love Machine shooting

Harrison Reid
7NEWS Sport
The Western Bulldogs player can be seen outside an establishment when a fight breaks out.

Vision has emerged of the night Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was caught up in an alleged shooting at a Prahran hotspot.

The new footage, obtained by social media account Media Cowboys — which describes itself as “The voice of Melbourne’s underworld” — shows Ugle-Hagan nearby when a fight breaks out in front of the doors to popular nightclub Love Machine.

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In the video above, Ugle-Hagan is pictured in the left of screen when two other men get into a physical altercation that spills out onto the street.

One of the men narrowly avoids being hit by a car while the other runs into the club.

Anticipating something was about to happen nearby, a security guard draws back the barrier rope in front of the doors to let the man in, who is chased by a separate person.

Ugle-Hagan appears to watch the fracas from the footpath before walking into the club.

There is no suggestion from 7NEWS that Ugle-Hagan did anything wrong in the incident.

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It is not clear whether a gun was fired in the footage, or if anyone was holding a gun.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (pictured top left) was nearby when a fight broke out.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (pictured top left) was nearby when a fight broke out. Credit: Media Cowboys
Ugle-Hagan pictured walking back into the club after the fracas.
Ugle-Hagan pictured walking back into the club after the fracas. Credit: Media Cowboys

The 23-year-old later said he was lucky to be alive after the incident and that no one should have to witness something so traumatising.

Police were called to Love Machine in the early hours of Sunday morning following reports of a fight between two groups of people outside the club.

A gun was fired during the altercation, but Victoria Police said there were no injuries reported.

Investigators are probing if Ugle-Hagan’s associates are linked to the shooting.

It’s understood Ugle-Hagan has been banned from other nightclubs in the area because his associates are known to carry weapons, including guns on them.

Ugle-Hagan has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

The incident comes a month after Ugle-Hagan was questioned by police when a car registered to his name was alleged to have been involved in a drive-by shooting.

The former No.1 draft pick was not accused of anything and the club released a statement saying they are “satisfied” their player was “not involved” in that incident.

Ugle-Hagan hasn’t played football at any level this year as he battles a number of personal issues.

He had recently returned to the club and stepped up his training loads, but is unlikely to play a game this season.

Troubled Western Bulldogs player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
Troubled Western Bulldogs player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Credit: Getty

Ugle-Hagan recently opened up on his health issues in a podcast with former AFL players Mitch Robinson and Rhys Mathieson.

“All the noises actually sent me to a rehab facility for my mental health,” Ugle-Hagan said June.

“It got to a point where I had to give my car to a mate so I couldn’t drive. I just didn’t trust myself driving.

“There were times when I would think about, to be honest with you, just not even worth even living.

“I went through a struggle where I didn’t want to leave the house. I hit rock bottom, and found basement.”

Ugle-Hagan said he “felt like I was on my own the whole time”.

“When you are down you want to keep finding an upper. My upper was probably staying and hanging out with my mates and getting on the p*** and training with them as well,” he said.

“But it just had no end goal, I didn’t have a game. I didn’t have anything.

“My mental health wasn’t in the right space so I was struggling, and I found it really tough to even enjoy football.

“I lost the fun in it. I didn’t want to play, it wasn’t even a priority because all I wanted to do was find something.

“But I didn’t know what that was until I have had this break.”

Ugle-Hagan is contracted for next year, but has been strongly linked to a move away from the club.

If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.

Originally published on 7NEWS Sport

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