Esava Ratugolea

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Esava Ratugolea
Port Adelaide • Key Defender
197 cm • 28 yrs
Total Games
-
Last Played
N/A
Last Win
N/A
Last Loss
N/A
Wins: 0; Losses: 0
Debut
2018
Drafted
#43 2016 National Draft
Recruited From
Cobram (Vic)/Murray U18/Geelong Cats
Clearances
Total: 0
AVG: 0.0
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Player Bio
Player Statistics
Player Bio
Esava Ratugolea

Joining Port Adelaide in the 2023 trade period from Geelong, Esava Ratugolea is a strongly-built swingman. Having spent the early stages of his AFL career playing in the forward half before shifting down back, the 27-year-old is an all-round talent who provides valuable versatility to Josh Carr's side.
Ratugolea’s athleticism and excellent read of the ball has made him an incredibly strong defender, averaging 3.3 intercept marks per game in 2025 - ranked 'elite' by Champion Data. He was awarded the Coaches' Award at the 2025 Best & Fairest, owing to his work ethic and team-first mentality.

Honours

- Coaches' Award (2025)
- Carter Family Community Champion (Geelong, 2021)

Games Total & AVG Per Game
Matches played
8
-
Per Game
Fantasy Points
387
48.4
Per Game
Rating points
65.6
8.2
Per Game
Frees For
3
0.4
Per Game
Frees Against
5
0.6
Per Game
Bounces
0
0
Per Game
One Percenters
38
4.8
Per Game
Time on Ground %
660
82.5
Per Game
Disposals
86
10.8
Per Game
Disposal Efficiency %
724.3
90.5
Per Game
Effective Disposals
77
9.6
Per Game
Kicks
58
7.3
Per Game
Effective Kicks
53
6.6
Per Game
Kick Efficiency %
728.5
91.1
Per Game
Clangers
12
1.5
Per Game
Handballs
28
3.5
Per Game
Kick to Handball Ratio
25.2
3.2
Per Game
Rebound 50s
22
2.8
Per Game
Inside 50s
2
0.3
Per Game
Metres Gained
1104
138.0
Per Game
Contested Possessions
37
4.6
Per Game
Uncontested Possessions
42
5.3
Per Game
Intercept Possessions
59
7.4
Per Game
Turnovers
13
1.6
Per Game
Contested Possession Rate
380.1
47.5
Per Game
Ground Ball Gets
21
2.6
Per Game
Fwd 50 Ground Ball Gets
0
0
Per Game
Hitouts
0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage
0
0
Per Game
Clearances
2
0.3
Per Game
Centre Clearances
0
0
Per Game
Stoppage Clearances
2
0.3
Per Game
Hitout Win %
0.0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage %
0.0
0
Per Game
Ruck Contests
0
0
Per Game
Marks
43
5.4
Per Game
Marks Inside 50
0
0
Per Game
Marks on Lead
0
0
Per Game
Intercept Marks
28
3.5
Per Game
Contested Marks
13
1.6
Per Game
Goals
0
0
Per Game
Behinds
0
0
Per Game
Goal Assists
1
0.1
Per Game
Shot at Goal Accuracy %
0.0
0
Per Game
Shots at Goal
0
0
Per Game
Score Involvements
18
2.3
Per Game
Score Launches
11
1.4
Per Game
Tackles
10
1.3
Per Game
Tackles Inside 50
0
0
Per Game
Pressure Acts
32
4.0
Per Game
Defensive Half Pressure Acts
27
3.4
Per Game
Spoils
33
4.1
Per Game
Contested Defensive One on Ones
13
1.6
Per Game
Contested Defensive Losses
3
0.4
Per Game
Total Stats
Stage Team MP AF R FF FA B OP TOG% D DE% ED K EK KE% C H KHB R50S I50S MG CP UP IP T CPR GBG F50GBG HO HTA CLR CC SC HTW% HTA% RC M Mi50 MOL IM CM G B GA GA% SAG SI SL T Ti50 PA DHPA S CDOOO CDL CV
AFL Season 2026
Regular Season
PA
8 387 65.6 3 5 0 38 660 86 724.3 77 58 53 728.5 12 28 25.2 22 2 1104 37 42 59 13 380.1 21 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 43 0 0 28 13 0 0 1 0.0 0 18 11 10 0 32 27 33 13 3 10
AFL Preseason 2026
Preseason
PA
1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 9 387 65.6 3 5 0 38 660 86 724.3 77 58 53 728.5 12 28 25.2 22 2 1104 37 42 59 13 380.1 21 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 43 0 0 28 13 0 0 1 0.0 0 18 11 10 0 32 27 33 13 3 10
Game Stats
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Played Games
Sat 20 Jun 2026 7:35 pm
Collingwood Magpies
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78 : 52
Magpies won by 26 pts
Port Adelaide Power
📍 MCG
Sat 13 Jun 2026 7:35 pm
Port Adelaide Power
Full Time
90 : 93
Swans won by 3 pts
Sydney Swans Swans
📍 Adelaide Oval
Sat 6 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
West Coast Eagles Eagles
Full Time
71 : 77
Power won by 6 pts
Port Adelaide Power
📍 Optus Stadium
Sat 23 May 2026 7:35 pm
Port Adelaide Power
Full Time
58 : 92
Blues won by 34 pts
Carlton Blues
📍 Adelaide Oval
Fri 15 May 2026 8:10 pm
Gold Coast Suns Suns
Full Time
98 : 73
Suns won by 25 pts
Port Adelaide Power
📍 TIO Stadium
Sun 29 Mar 2026 12:30 pm
Port Adelaide Power
Full Time
90 : 92
Eagles won by 2 pts
West Coast Eagles Eagles
📍 Adelaide Oval
Sun 22 Mar 2026 3:15 pm
Port Adelaide Power
Full Time
133 : 70
Power won by 63 pts
Essendon Bombers
📍 Adelaide Oval
Sun 15 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Full Time
113 : 67
Kangaroos won by 46 pts
Port Adelaide Power
📍 Marvel Stadium
Sun 1 Mar 2026 6:10 pm
West Coast Eagles Eagles
Full Time
67 : 140
Power won by 73 pts
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