Kako scored just 40 in Essendon's 77-point belting by Collingwood at the MCG — and the community is reporting he has suffered a back stress injury and will miss time. Bone stress at a young age is a serious flag; his cash-gen window is closed for now. Sell immediately if you own him at $309.8k — holding a player missing multiple weeks with a stress fracture burns cash and a valuable bench/field spot. Nguyen or Gresham are the replacement options being discussed.
Isaac Kako
Isaac Kako
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Should I trade Isaac Kako?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Isaac Kako highlighted as one of five clear Essendon positives in 2026, identified as the club top small forward option with sustained development noted through eight rounds.
Isaac Kako (ESS) has suffered a back stress injury and will miss time. Community notes he had been stepping up in recent weeks before going down. High concern about bone stress injuries at Essendon generally. Replacement options discussed as Nguyen or Gresham.
Isaac Kako was highlighted for a 70m+ coast-to-coast run in 22 seconds during R5 vs Melbourne, finishing with 19 disposals at 84% DE after averaging only 9 and 50% in his first 3 games. Multiple posts praised his CBA share increase and x-factor play.
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