Esava Ratugolea temporarily distances from Port Adelaide after painful surgery
Esava Ratugolea announced he will temporarily distance himself from Port Adelaide following surgery for a ruptured patella tendon sustained on Saturday. The 27-year-old described the injury as one of the most painful he has ever experienced and faces a 12-month recovery period. He plans to focus on mental and physical recovery before resuming training.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 01:08 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 01:10 UTC
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