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Esava Ratugolea

Key Defender
2024
Port Adelaide Power
2018 - 2023
Geelong Cats
Esava Ratugolea, a talented Australian rules footballer, has made a significant impact in the Australian Football League (AFL) since his debut in 2018. Born on July 24, 1998, Ratugolea hails from Griffith, New South Wales, and boasts Fijian heritage. His journey into the world of Australian football began in Cobram, Victoria, at the age of six. Despite starting his sporting career in rugby and soccer, Ratugolea transitioned to Australian rules football in 2011, showcasing his natural athleticism and talent for the game. Standing tall at 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) and weighing 102 kg (225 lb), Ratugolea primarily excels as a Key Defender on the field. Ratugolea's professional career kicked off when he was drafted by Geelong in the 2016 national draft as the forty-third overall pick. His debut match in the AFL came in round 1 of the 2018 season, where he played a crucial role in Geelong's narrow victory against Melbourne at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. After proving his prowess with Geelong, Ratugolea made a significant move to Port Adelaide at the end of the 2023 AFL season. This transition marked a new chapter in his career, offering fresh opportunities for growth and success in the highly competitive world of Australian football. As Ratugolea continues to make his mark in the AFL, fans and enthusiasts eagerly anticipate his future performances and contributions to Port Adelaide's success on the field. With his skill, dedication, and passion for the game, Ratugolea undoubtedly stands out as a rising star in Australian football.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Power
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
25
-
-
13
0%
101
0%
Behinds
1
0.1
251
17
6%
21
10
10%
101
1%
Assists
0
-
-
13
-
-
7
0%
69
0%
Disposals
84
10.5
283
266
32%
16
228
37%
2770
3%
Kicks
59
7.4
228
168
35%
15
130
45%
1751
3%
Handballs
25
3.1
328
143
17%
18
111
23%
1019
2%
Marks
46
5.8
49
69
67%
2
52
88%
761
6%
Tackles
11
1.4
303
65
17%
21
45
24%
498
2%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
174
0%
319
0%
Clearances
2
0.3
331
68
3%
19
36
6%
297
1%
Frees For
7
0.9
109
27
26%
9
14
50%
157
4%
Frees Against
6
0.8
143
19
32%
8
11
55%
147
4%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Power

All Season Stats (2018-2023, 2024)

Games Played
Total 83
Goals
Total 38
Avg 0.5
Behinds
Total 33
Avg 0.4
Assists
Total 17
Avg 0.2
Disposals
Total 716
Avg 8.6
Kicks
Total 432
Avg 5.2
Handballs
Total 284
Avg 3.4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 60% - 40%
Marks
Total 268
Avg 3.2
Tackles
Total 161
Avg 1.9
Hitouts
Total 370
Avg 4.5
Clearances
Total 63
Avg 0.8
Frees For
Total 94
Avg 1.1
Frees Against
Total 69
Avg 0.8

Esava Ratugolea - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Esava Ratugolea - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Esava Ratugolea - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Esava Ratugolea' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Esava Ratugolea - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Esava Ratugolea' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Esava Ratugolea - Games Log

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Esava Ratugolea - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Esava Ratugolea in the context of their team and the league as a whole.