Isaac Kako
Isaac Kako
Apparently will be drafted by us in the next draft, and certainly what we need.
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Re: Isaac Kako
Fantastic!
Only thing I hope he improves on is goal kicking accuracy…
15.23
Only thing I hope he improves on is goal kicking accuracy…
15.23
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Re: Isaac Kako
Among fans he seems a lock to be drafted.
I'm not so sure. But wouldn't be disappointed if we grabbed him.
Yes, we need a livewire small forward, but...
He's small. Can he play any role other than a small forward?
Joe Berry has similar goals, tackles, stats in general, but has size on his side to play other roles, and reportedly works up and down the ground more.
I'm not so sure. But wouldn't be disappointed if we grabbed him.
Yes, we need a livewire small forward, but...
He's small. Can he play any role other than a small forward?
Joe Berry has similar goals, tackles, stats in general, but has size on his side to play other roles, and reportedly works up and down the ground more.
Re: Isaac Kako
Not paying much attention to Drafts until they are Done and Dusted,Where are we in the order?nudder12 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2024 2:34 am Among fans he seems a lock to be drafted.
I'm not so sure. But wouldn't be disappointed if we grabbed him.
Yes, we need a livewire small forward, but...
He's small. Can he play any role other than a small forward?
Joe Berry has similar goals, tackles, stats in general, but has size on his side to play other roles, and reportedly works up and down the ground more.
Re: Isaac Kako
Seems the club is into him.
AFL draft news: NGA prospect Isaac Kako excited to go to Essendon, wants to repay the faith
Herald Sun 27 Aug 2024
Highly-touted small forward Isaac Kako is set to don the sash after November’s draft after five years in Essendon’s academy. Changes to NGA rules means he’s likely to end up there.
Essendon Next Generation Academy draft prospect Isaac Kako said it would “mean a lot” if he could play for the Bombers in 2025 following proposed changes to the NGA rules which mean the club can match a bid on the speedster at any point in the draft.
The 18-year-old has been part of Essendon’s academy for more than five years and with the side in urgent need of a talented small forward, he could be the missing piece.
Kako, who has been an Essendon supporter his whole life, was excited about the potential of becoming part of the furniture at The Hangar next year.
“I’ve gone for the Bombers my whole life … they’ve done a lot for me and it would mean a lot if I could play for them,” he said.
“Potentially playing for them is a dream come true in itself, I’ve been around the club since I was 12 or 13.”
Explosive, electric and dynamic are just a few words that have been used to describe Kako who models his game on one of the most watchable players in the league, Richmond star Shai Bolton.
“I like to use my speed and agility to get my teammates involved and make defenders stumble a bit,” he said.
“I feel like at the next level I could really provide a bit of spark when needed in the midfield too.”
The livewire has even drawn comparisons to Hawthorn young gun Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson and some recruiters say he could be even better.
But Kako said he didn’t take any notice of outside noise and was just thankful for the opportunities that he’d been given so far, from both Essendon and his family.
“As a kid you never really think you can get there (to the AFL) but it’s always a dream … to be in the position I am now is such a blessing,” he said.
“My family has been the biggest factor to how far I’ve come in my footy journey.
“It is a big deal for me to make all of these people proud and it pushes me to work harder every day.”
The Calder Cannons vice-captain said being involved with the Essendon NGA Academy had been huge for his development.
“The Academy has been very beneficial to me, being able to use the facilities and resources as a younger player gave me an edge not many other kids had which I’m very grateful for,” he said.
“I did pre-season with them, it really makes you realise the professionalism of the next level … (and) it showed me how hard I need to work to get there.”
Kako has put together a strong 2024 season impressing with both the Cannons and Vic Metro but he was left out of the AFL Academy.
He kicked 20 goals in 12 games for the Cannons but has proven he can get plenty of the ball up the ground with an average of almost 20 disposals.
The small forward’s best game of the season was the round 8 clash against Gold Coast Suns where he had a massive 29 disposals, 12 inside 50s and three goals.
Kako also kicked eight goals throughout the Under-18 Championships which included a sensational three-goal performance in the decider as his team won by a point after the siren.
If picked by the Bombers, Kako said he looked forward to the possibility of reuniting and sharing the forward line with a close mate of his, Nate Caddy.
“We were sort of a dynamic duo back at Parade College, it was always good playing with him,” he said.
Kako has the ability to turn a game on its head in a matter of seconds and is a player that Essendon fans should be excited about.
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Isaac Kako
At this stage, Essendon has only 2 draft selections. #8 and #28.grassy1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2024 8:49 amNot paying much attention to Drafts until they are Done and Dusted,Where are we in the order?nudder12 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2024 2:34 am Among fans he seems a lock to be drafted.
I'm not so sure. But wouldn't be disappointed if we grabbed him.
Yes, we need a livewire small forward, but...
He's small. Can he play any role other than a small forward?
Joe Berry has similar goals, tackles, stats in general, but has size on his side to play other roles, and reportedly works up and down the ground more.
In 2023, we traded our 2024 3rd round (#46 to Gold Coast as part of a mega deal) and our 4th round (#64 as part of the Duursma/BZT deal... ontraded to Norf by Port) last year.
These deals saw us snag Lumon Lual (Pick 39) and Archie Roberts (Pick 54) as well as Duursma.
dices ad adepto futui (tell them to f*** off)
Re: Isaac Kako
Thanks for the imfo,mate!s'dreams wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:51 amAt this stage, Essendon has only 2 draft selections. #8 and #28.grassy1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2024 8:49 amNot paying much attention to Drafts until they are Done and Dusted,Where are we in the order?nudder12 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 21, 2024 2:34 am Among fans he seems a lock to be drafted.
I'm not so sure. But wouldn't be disappointed if we grabbed him.
Yes, we need a livewire small forward, but...
He's small. Can he play any role other than a small forward?
Joe Berry has similar goals, tackles, stats in general, but has size on his side to play other roles, and reportedly works up and down the ground more.
In 2023, we traded our 2024 3rd round (#46 to Gold Coast as part of a mega deal) and our 4th round (#64 as part of the Duursma/BZT deal... ontraded to Norf by Port) last year.
These deals saw us snag Lumon Lual (Pick 39) and Archie Roberts (Pick 54) as well as Duursma.
Not that I should care,but I'd laugh if the 'Aints cost themselves a Draft pick or 2 with their last 2 Wins,which have to be classed as nothing more than nuisance value,even to themselves.
Re: Isaac Kako
I think the thing about Kako is that he's arguably as good as any small forward in the offing, and we definitely need one (or more), and.... he really doesn't cost us anything. Seems a certainty we get him.s'dreams wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:23 am Seems the club is into him.
AFL draft news: NGA prospect Isaac Kako excited to go to Essendon, wants to repay the faith
Herald Sun 27 Aug 2024
Highly-touted small forward Isaac Kako is set to don the sash after November’s draft after five years in Essendon’s academy. Changes to NGA rules means he’s likely to end up there.
Essendon Next Generation Academy draft prospect Isaac Kako said it would “mean a lot” if he could play for the Bombers in 2025 following proposed changes to the NGA rules which mean the club can match a bid on the speedster at any point in the draft.
The 18-year-old has been part of Essendon’s academy for more than five years and with the side in urgent need of a talented small forward, he could be the missing piece.
Kako, who has been an Essendon supporter his whole life, was excited about the potential of becoming part of the furniture at The Hangar next year.
“I’ve gone for the Bombers my whole life … they’ve done a lot for me and it would mean a lot if I could play for them,” he said.
“Potentially playing for them is a dream come true in itself, I’ve been around the club since I was 12 or 13.”
Explosive, electric and dynamic are just a few words that have been used to describe Kako who models his game on one of the most watchable players in the league, Richmond star Shai Bolton.
“I like to use my speed and agility to get my teammates involved and make defenders stumble a bit,” he said.
“I feel like at the next level I could really provide a bit of spark when needed in the midfield too.”
The livewire has even drawn comparisons to Hawthorn young gun Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson and some recruiters say he could be even better.
But Kako said he didn’t take any notice of outside noise and was just thankful for the opportunities that he’d been given so far, from both Essendon and his family.
“As a kid you never really think you can get there (to the AFL) but it’s always a dream … to be in the position I am now is such a blessing,” he said.
“My family has been the biggest factor to how far I’ve come in my footy journey.
“It is a big deal for me to make all of these people proud and it pushes me to work harder every day.”
The Calder Cannons vice-captain said being involved with the Essendon NGA Academy had been huge for his development.
“The Academy has been very beneficial to me, being able to use the facilities and resources as a younger player gave me an edge not many other kids had which I’m very grateful for,” he said.
“I did pre-season with them, it really makes you realise the professionalism of the next level … (and) it showed me how hard I need to work to get there.”
Kako has put together a strong 2024 season impressing with both the Cannons and Vic Metro but he was left out of the AFL Academy.
He kicked 20 goals in 12 games for the Cannons but has proven he can get plenty of the ball up the ground with an average of almost 20 disposals.
The small forward’s best game of the season was the round 8 clash against Gold Coast Suns where he had a massive 29 disposals, 12 inside 50s and three goals.
Kako also kicked eight goals throughout the Under-18 Championships which included a sensational three-goal performance in the decider as his team won by a point after the siren.
If picked by the Bombers, Kako said he looked forward to the possibility of reuniting and sharing the forward line with a close mate of his, Nate Caddy.
“We were sort of a dynamic duo back at Parade College, it was always good playing with him,” he said.
Kako has the ability to turn a game on its head in a matter of seconds and is a player that Essendon fans should be excited about.
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Re: Isaac Kako
Dead set cert. a matter of matching a bid that is up on the range which is without need.nudder12 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:07 amI think the thing about Kako is that he's arguably as good as any small forward in the offing, and we definitely need one (or more), and.... he really doesn't cost us anything. Seems a certainty we get him.s'dreams wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:23 am Seems the club is into him.
AFL draft news: NGA prospect Isaac Kako excited to go to Essendon, wants to repay the faith
Herald Sun 27 Aug 2024
Highly-touted small forward Isaac Kako is set to don the sash after November’s draft after five years in Essendon’s academy. Changes to NGA rules means he’s likely to end up there.
Essendon Next Generation Academy draft prospect Isaac Kako said it would “mean a lot” if he could play for the Bombers in 2025 following proposed changes to the NGA rules which mean the club can match a bid on the speedster at any point in the draft.
The 18-year-old has been part of Essendon’s academy for more than five years and with the side in urgent need of a talented small forward, he could be the missing piece.
Kako, who has been an Essendon supporter his whole life, was excited about the potential of becoming part of the furniture at The Hangar next year.
“I’ve gone for the Bombers my whole life … they’ve done a lot for me and it would mean a lot if I could play for them,” he said.
“Potentially playing for them is a dream come true in itself, I’ve been around the club since I was 12 or 13.”
Explosive, electric and dynamic are just a few words that have been used to describe Kako who models his game on one of the most watchable players in the league, Richmond star Shai Bolton.
“I like to use my speed and agility to get my teammates involved and make defenders stumble a bit,” he said.
“I feel like at the next level I could really provide a bit of spark when needed in the midfield too.”
The livewire has even drawn comparisons to Hawthorn young gun Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson and some recruiters say he could be even better.
But Kako said he didn’t take any notice of outside noise and was just thankful for the opportunities that he’d been given so far, from both Essendon and his family.
“As a kid you never really think you can get there (to the AFL) but it’s always a dream … to be in the position I am now is such a blessing,” he said.
“My family has been the biggest factor to how far I’ve come in my footy journey.
“It is a big deal for me to make all of these people proud and it pushes me to work harder every day.”
The Calder Cannons vice-captain said being involved with the Essendon NGA Academy had been huge for his development.
“The Academy has been very beneficial to me, being able to use the facilities and resources as a younger player gave me an edge not many other kids had which I’m very grateful for,” he said.
“I did pre-season with them, it really makes you realise the professionalism of the next level … (and) it showed me how hard I need to work to get there.”
Kako has put together a strong 2024 season impressing with both the Cannons and Vic Metro but he was left out of the AFL Academy.
He kicked 20 goals in 12 games for the Cannons but has proven he can get plenty of the ball up the ground with an average of almost 20 disposals.
The small forward’s best game of the season was the round 8 clash against Gold Coast Suns where he had a massive 29 disposals, 12 inside 50s and three goals.
Kako also kicked eight goals throughout the Under-18 Championships which included a sensational three-goal performance in the decider as his team won by a point after the siren.
If picked by the Bombers, Kako said he looked forward to the possibility of reuniting and sharing the forward line with a close mate of his, Nate Caddy.
“We were sort of a dynamic duo back at Parade College, it was always good playing with him,” he said.
Kako has the ability to turn a game on its head in a matter of seconds and is a player that Essendon fans should be excited about.
Welcome aboard !
Re: Isaac Kako
Don't count your chickens.Windy Hille wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:32 pmDead set cert. a matter of matching a bid that is up on the range which is without need.nudder12 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:07 amI think the thing about Kako is that he's arguably as good as any small forward in the offing, and we definitely need one (or more), and.... he really doesn't cost us anything. Seems a certainty we get him.s'dreams wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:23 am Seems the club is into him.
AFL draft news: NGA prospect Isaac Kako excited to go to Essendon, wants to repay the faith
Herald Sun 27 Aug 2024
Highly-touted small forward Isaac Kako is set to don the sash after November’s draft after five years in Essendon’s academy. Changes to NGA rules means he’s likely to end up there.
Essendon Next Generation Academy draft prospect Isaac Kako said it would “mean a lot” if he could play for the Bombers in 2025 following proposed changes to the NGA rules which mean the club can match a bid on the speedster at any point in the draft.
The 18-year-old has been part of Essendon’s academy for more than five years and with the side in urgent need of a talented small forward, he could be the missing piece.
Kako, who has been an Essendon supporter his whole life, was excited about the potential of becoming part of the furniture at The Hangar next year.
“I’ve gone for the Bombers my whole life … they’ve done a lot for me and it would mean a lot if I could play for them,” he said.
“Potentially playing for them is a dream come true in itself, I’ve been around the club since I was 12 or 13.”
Explosive, electric and dynamic are just a few words that have been used to describe Kako who models his game on one of the most watchable players in the league, Richmond star Shai Bolton.
“I like to use my speed and agility to get my teammates involved and make defenders stumble a bit,” he said.
“I feel like at the next level I could really provide a bit of spark when needed in the midfield too.”
The livewire has even drawn comparisons to Hawthorn young gun Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson and some recruiters say he could be even better.
But Kako said he didn’t take any notice of outside noise and was just thankful for the opportunities that he’d been given so far, from both Essendon and his family.
“As a kid you never really think you can get there (to the AFL) but it’s always a dream … to be in the position I am now is such a blessing,” he said.
“My family has been the biggest factor to how far I’ve come in my footy journey.
“It is a big deal for me to make all of these people proud and it pushes me to work harder every day.”
The Calder Cannons vice-captain said being involved with the Essendon NGA Academy had been huge for his development.
“The Academy has been very beneficial to me, being able to use the facilities and resources as a younger player gave me an edge not many other kids had which I’m very grateful for,” he said.
“I did pre-season with them, it really makes you realise the professionalism of the next level … (and) it showed me how hard I need to work to get there.”
Kako has put together a strong 2024 season impressing with both the Cannons and Vic Metro but he was left out of the AFL Academy.
He kicked 20 goals in 12 games for the Cannons but has proven he can get plenty of the ball up the ground with an average of almost 20 disposals.
The small forward’s best game of the season was the round 8 clash against Gold Coast Suns where he had a massive 29 disposals, 12 inside 50s and three goals.
Kako also kicked eight goals throughout the Under-18 Championships which included a sensational three-goal performance in the decider as his team won by a point after the siren.
If picked by the Bombers, Kako said he looked forward to the possibility of reuniting and sharing the forward line with a close mate of his, Nate Caddy.
“We were sort of a dynamic duo back at Parade College, it was always good playing with him,” he said.
Kako has the ability to turn a game on its head in a matter of seconds and is a player that Essendon fans should be excited about.
Welcome aboard !
Things have changed. And not for the better (for Essendon).
We could still certainly get him, but until lately he was going to be a "freebie" and we'd get a seperate top 10 pick as well.
Not so sure now. I might be either Kako or a top 10 pick.
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Re: Isaac Kako
Start counting those cluck musters. Kaks is going to be decked out in red and black.nudder12 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2024 9:15 pmDon't count your chickens.Windy Hille wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:32 pmDead set cert. a matter of matching a bid that is up on the range which is without need.nudder12 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 29, 2024 12:07 amI think the thing about Kako is that he's arguably as good as any small forward in the offing, and we definitely need one (or more), and.... he really doesn't cost us anything. Seems a certainty we get him.s'dreams wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 6:23 am Seems the club is into him.
AFL draft news: NGA prospect Isaac Kako excited to go to Essendon, wants to repay the faith
Herald Sun 27 Aug 2024
Highly-touted small forward Isaac Kako is set to don the sash after November’s draft after five years in Essendon’s academy. Changes to NGA rules means he’s likely to end up there.
Essendon Next Generation Academy draft prospect Isaac Kako said it would “mean a lot” if he could play for the Bombers in 2025 following proposed changes to the NGA rules which mean the club can match a bid on the speedster at any point in the draft.
The 18-year-old has been part of Essendon’s academy for more than five years and with the side in urgent need of a talented small forward, he could be the missing piece.
Kako, who has been an Essendon supporter his whole life, was excited about the potential of becoming part of the furniture at The Hangar next year.
“I’ve gone for the Bombers my whole life … they’ve done a lot for me and it would mean a lot if I could play for them,” he said.
“Potentially playing for them is a dream come true in itself, I’ve been around the club since I was 12 or 13.”
Explosive, electric and dynamic are just a few words that have been used to describe Kako who models his game on one of the most watchable players in the league, Richmond star Shai Bolton.
“I like to use my speed and agility to get my teammates involved and make defenders stumble a bit,” he said.
“I feel like at the next level I could really provide a bit of spark when needed in the midfield too.”
The livewire has even drawn comparisons to Hawthorn young gun Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson and some recruiters say he could be even better.
But Kako said he didn’t take any notice of outside noise and was just thankful for the opportunities that he’d been given so far, from both Essendon and his family.
“As a kid you never really think you can get there (to the AFL) but it’s always a dream … to be in the position I am now is such a blessing,” he said.
“My family has been the biggest factor to how far I’ve come in my footy journey.
“It is a big deal for me to make all of these people proud and it pushes me to work harder every day.”
The Calder Cannons vice-captain said being involved with the Essendon NGA Academy had been huge for his development.
“The Academy has been very beneficial to me, being able to use the facilities and resources as a younger player gave me an edge not many other kids had which I’m very grateful for,” he said.
“I did pre-season with them, it really makes you realise the professionalism of the next level … (and) it showed me how hard I need to work to get there.”
Kako has put together a strong 2024 season impressing with both the Cannons and Vic Metro but he was left out of the AFL Academy.
He kicked 20 goals in 12 games for the Cannons but has proven he can get plenty of the ball up the ground with an average of almost 20 disposals.
The small forward’s best game of the season was the round 8 clash against Gold Coast Suns where he had a massive 29 disposals, 12 inside 50s and three goals.
Kako also kicked eight goals throughout the Under-18 Championships which included a sensational three-goal performance in the decider as his team won by a point after the siren.
If picked by the Bombers, Kako said he looked forward to the possibility of reuniting and sharing the forward line with a close mate of his, Nate Caddy.
“We were sort of a dynamic duo back at Parade College, it was always good playing with him,” he said.
Kako has the ability to turn a game on its head in a matter of seconds and is a player that Essendon fans should be excited about.
Welcome aboard !
Things have changed. And not for the better (for Essendon).
We could still certainly get him, but until lately he was going to be a "freebie" and we'd get a seperate top 10 pick as well.
Not so sure now. I might be either Kako or a top 10 pick.
The Caddy-Kak Show is about to begin
Re: Isaac Kako
He can have Stringer's position in the forward line now.
He'll be known as "The Kackage"
He'll be known as "The Kackage"
Re: Isaac Kako
Really feel for this kid. All the hype in the world. Will come to Essendon and be put into a Forward Line headed up by the experience of Langford, Wright, Gresham and Jones. Kid will be lucky kick 40 goals in the 15-20 games coaches will play him over 4 years. Will end up at Hawthorn for a late 4th round pick and go on to be an AA and a Premiership player.
Re: Isaac Kako
From what I've heard, the kid seems to have his head screwed on right.Wally wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:57 am Really feel for this kid. All the hype in the world. Will come to Essendon and be put into a Forward Line headed up by the experience of Langford, Wright, Gresham and Jones. Kid will be lucky kick 40 goals in the 15-20 games coaches will play him over 4 years. Will end up at Hawthorn for a late 4th round pick and go on to be an AA and a Premiership player.
And he has a pretty good opinion of his abilities ... he is currently mostly worrying about developing a post-goal "celebration" that is unique but memorable.
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Re: Isaac Kako
Yeah, I feel for him too.Wally wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:57 am Really feel for this kid. All the hype in the world. Will come to Essendon and be put into a Forward Line headed up by the experience of Langford, Wright, Gresham and Jones. Kid will be lucky kick 40 goals in the 15-20 games coaches will play him over 4 years. Will end up at Hawthorn for a late 4th round pick and go on to be an AA and a Premiership player.
Just like the Davey twins (and many before them), fans pin their hopes on one young bloke to fix everything.
And if he isn't a mega-star they'll start tearing him down.
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Re: Isaac Kako
Yes I’ve head in all manner of speaking he is a deadset hoot. The combo he will create with Caddy will be exciting to watch. Glory days ahead!s'dreams wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:41 amFrom what I've heard, the kid seems to have his head screwed on right.Wally wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:57 am Really feel for this kid. All the hype in the world. Will come to Essendon and be put into a Forward Line headed up by the experience of Langford, Wright, Gresham and Jones. Kid will be lucky kick 40 goals in the 15-20 games coaches will play him over 4 years. Will end up at Hawthorn for a late 4th round pick and go on to be an AA and a Premiership player.
And he has a pretty good opinion of his abilities ... he is currently mostly worrying about developing a post-goal "celebration" that is unique but memorable.
Re: Isaac Kako
He should only do that,when we're 61 points up in the Final Quarter of a Grand Final and Robbo's Heir yelling,"It's All Over!"s'dreams wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:41 amFrom what I've heard, the kid seems to have his head screwed on right.Wally wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:57 am Really feel for this kid. All the hype in the world. Will come to Essendon and be put into a Forward Line headed up by the experience of Langford, Wright, Gresham and Jones. Kid will be lucky kick 40 goals in the 15-20 games coaches will play him over 4 years. Will end up at Hawthorn for a late 4th round pick and go on to be an AA and a Premiership player.
And he has a pretty good opinion of his abilities ... he is currently mostly worrying about developing a post-goal "celebration" that is unique but memorable.