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A change in the AFL's NGA rulings saw the Dons land the touted small forward with pick No.13 in the 2024 National Draft. Flair, goal sense and a rapid turn of pace highlight the game of this teenager, who's set to add an exciting element to the Club's forward prospects in 2025 and beyond.

Isaac Kako

A change in the AFL's NGA rulings saw the Dons land the touted small forward with pick No.13 in the 2024 National Draft. Flair, goal sense and a rapid turn of pace highlight the game of this teenager, who's set to add an exciting element to the Club's forward prospects in 2025 and beyond.

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AFL Rising Star nominee
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Round 17, 2025

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  • 02:38

    Grounded | Why Kako still trains with his junior club every week

    Every week, Isaac returns to his junior football club, training with the kids and soaking up the energy of game days. It’s here that he feels most grounded, inspired, and connected to the community that shaped him.

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  • 02:56

    Rd 24 | Isaac Kako post-game

    Hear from Essendon's Isaac Kako following the round 24 clash against Carlton.

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  • 00:52

    Rd 24 | Kako collects a couple as Bombers burst late

    Essendon mounts a final-quarter comeback as Isaac Kako chips in with a pair of goals.

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  • 00:51

    Rd 21 | Kako bursts past to nail one on the run

    Isaac Kako runs into an open goal with his typical explosiveness and clean ground-ball work.

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  • 02:02

    Rd 17 | Kako Media Conference

    Hear from Isaac Kako following his Rising Star nomination for Round 17.

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  • 01:14

    Rd 17 | Kako Highlights

    Watch the highlights and find out why Isaac Kako received the Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination in round 17.

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  • 02:02

    Rd 17 | Surprise kids media conference

    Watch as Isaac Kako, Angus Clarke, and Zak Johnson face a surprise student-led media conference ahead of Essendon’s Round 17 Community Round clash with Gold Coast.

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  • 02:11

    Rd 17 | Kako media conference

    Isaac Kako speaks to the media ahead of Essendon's Round 17 Community Round match against Gold Coast at his former club, the Northern Saints.

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  • 02:17

    Dreamtime | Kako & Lalor media conference

    Isaac Kako and Sam Lalor chat to the media ahead of Essendon's Dreamtime clash against Richmond.

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  • 06:02

    Rd 1 | Kako's dream debut

    Isaac Kako, Next Generation Academy recruit, makes his thrilling debut for the Essendon Football Club.

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Latest Player News

  1. Year in Review: Kako reflects on promising first season

    Grateful first-year Don looking to keep progressing.

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  2. Kako earns Dons’ fourth Telstra Rising Star nod of 2025

    Small forward rewarded for season-best effort.

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  3. Kako’s dream realised: Lifelong Don to suit up in red and black

    Exciting small forward locked in for debut in season opener.

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  4. Telstra AFL National Draft night one wrap: Bombers secure Kako

    Read a recap of Essendon’s first night at the draft.

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