Esava Ratugolea has committed his future to the Cats signing a two-year extension with Geelong.
On the eve of game number 50, the high-leaping forward has assured he will remain at the cattery until at least the end of 2023.
Sav signs on โ๏ธ๐ฉ AirSava will be taking off from Geelong for another two seasons.
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Ratugolea said that he was always going to stay, saying his love for his teammates played a huge part in his re-committing.
โI canโt wait to see what this group does going forward, and I want to be a part of it so itโs very exciting times,โ Ratugolea said on the club's website.
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โI got drafted with a few of the blokes who have signed on, Jack Henry, Mark OโConnor and Brandan Parfitt. I love the group, I canโt wait to develop my footy and grow with this club.โ
Geelongโs general manager of football Simon Lloyd said the club was happy to have Ratugolea sign on and hone his craft at GMHBA Stadium.
โEsava continues to develop his football craft in a number of roles both in the ruck and up forward,โ Lloyd said.
โHeโs exciting to watch and has great potential to build on his first 49 games of AFL experience.
โWe see Esava as a key part of the clubโs next generation, and we are pleased to have secured his services.โ
Ratugolea has kicked 31 goals in his 49 games to date.
