The Australian Football League (AFL) community has come together to show their support for Essendon’s Michael Ugle-Hagan. The 18-year-old was taken with the Bombers’ first pick in the 2021 AFL Draft, making him the first Indigenous player to be taken with the first selection in the draft.
Since being drafted, Ugle-Hagan has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the AFL community. He has received messages of congratulations from AFL players, coaches, and clubs, as well as from fans and members of the Indigenous community.
Ugle-Hagan’s selection was a landmark moment for the AFL, and it has been celebrated by many as a sign of progress in the league. The AFL has long been a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion, and this moment is a testament to that commitment.
Ugle-Hagan’s selection has also been welcomed by the wider Indigenous community. He is a proud Wajarri Yamatji man, and his selection is a source of pride for many Indigenous Australians. His selection is seen as an important step forward in the fight for greater recognition of Indigenous players in the AFL.
The AFL community has also come together to show their support for Ugle-Hagan off the field. He has been inundated with messages of support from fans and members of the Indigenous community, as well as from other AFL players and clubs.
The AFL community’s support for Ugle-Hagan is a testament to the progress that has been made in the league in recent years. It is a reminder that the AFL is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and that it will continue to strive towards greater recognition of Indigenous players in the league.
Michael Ugle-Hagan’s selection is a historic moment for the AFL, and it has been celebrated by many as a sign of progress in the league. The AFL community has come together to show their support for Ugle-Hagan, and it is a reminder that the league is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
