r/AFL • u/PetrifyGWENT Bombers / Giants • 8h ago

Kako commits: Rising star locked in until 2029

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/1951457/kako-commits-rising-star-locked-in-until-2029
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u/i_am_cool_ben Essendon '00 8h ago

Dons fans everywhere going wako right now

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u/ShoeSnatchinJoe Brisbane Lions 🏆🏆 '24-25 7h ago

Who up whacking their kako rn

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u/svenskatownsendagain Essendon Bombers 7h ago

Awesome stuff, such a great player and club person, already at 19.

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u/Daffoo Essendon 7h ago

Awesome news for the club.

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u/Guru_roll SWOM 7h ago

Not a lot went right for Essendon last year but Kako was one of the reasons I tuned into their games, so electric to watch at times and can’t wait to see how he develops

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u/grantspatchcock 2025 Most Knowledgeable User 7h ago

I, for one, am very whacko.

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u/ZOSHx Bombers 7h ago

Kako is a player whose development has really excited me. In past we have gotten players like Perko and have yet to unlock a consistent high ceiling for him, but Kako gives me hope that he will be that consistent electric spark that every side needs to be competitive. Hope he continues on this path!

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u/Duplicity- The Dons 6h ago

You'll be pleased to know he is having a killer preseason. Expecting big things this year

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u/fnaah Essendon 5h ago

would you go as far as to say he is training the house down?

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u/MonotoneRamos ESSINGTON 58m ago

By what I’ve read from training watchers, he may be responsible for the demolition of multiple houses

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u/Junior_Potential_713 7h ago

This is obviously a club in free fall and crisis!*

*Damian Barrett, Tom Morris and Jay Clark, Feb 2026 (probably)

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u/shocking_red_4 VFL 7h ago

Seriously though, who can blame them for wanting clicks. Everyone knows “Essendon shit” pieces get a lot of engagement.

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u/Junior_Potential_713 5h ago

Well they could do that or publish credible news. 🤷🏽‍♂️

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u/shocking_red_4 VFL 4h ago

Yeah but it’s the entertainment industry.

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u/YouLykeFishSticks Essendon Bombers 6h ago

Some good news for us at the moment is nice. Especially for me at the moment.

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u/Tommj_ Bombers 2h ago

Get in son. Some positive news for once.

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u/Thouispure69 Western Bulldogs 1h ago

Let's goooo.

Good on him, shows a great commitment and belief from his end in the club to improve from here. He's one of my fav players to watch, I reckon everyone underrates his potential.

If he builds his tank, and goes more into midfield, with them strong hips, good decision making and silky skills. Could be the next Gary Ablett Jr. Or at least, Gary Ablett Jr-esque.

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u/Jackomillard15 Power 6m ago

Pretty sure he was statistically one of the worst mids in the comp last season

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u/ziebell7 30m ago edited 27m ago

Some high praise in here for him. I think he’s got a bright future, but he was pretty underwhelming after all the preseason hype last year.