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why is so much hyperbole placed on things written on a football forum
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Tend to agree that Tigers are going to ask for a high price for 11.I've asked their board and they'd be against it. They're saying they'd be more happy with trading a pick in the 20's for a F1 + F3.
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GREW UP AN ESSENDON SUPPORTERhttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...s/news-story/213f9ed317df2e709aefe845f6bc73f2
WHY THE BOMBERS COULD LOOK LIKE HAWTHORN IN 2025
Essendon draft target Isaac Kako says he wants to bring a bit of arch rival Hawthorn to Tullamarine, declaring that AFL players need to show “more personality”.
The best small forward in this year’s draft pool, Kako is destined for the Bombers after the club completed a pick swap with Melbourne during the trade period on Tuesday.
Essendon handed over pick 9 to the Dees, but still has sufficient points to match a bid on Next Generation Academy member Kako, which could come inside the top 10 on draft night.
A 176cm livewire, Kako models his game on the likes of Izak Rankine, Shai Bolton and Kozzy Pickett as a goalkicking forward who can also provide an occasional spark through the midfield.
However, he also kept a close eye on the Hawthorn forwards this year as a player who enjoys a goal celebration himself.
“I love watching them play and their forward line’s doing something pretty special,” Kako said of the Hawks.
“We definitely need a bit more personality, I feel. You look at the other sports like the NBA and the NFL and they’re always getting around each other with their celebrations. It’s good to see what Hawthorn is doing and hopefully we can implement a bit more of it.
“When your opponent’s giving you a bit of grief then you’ve got to give it back to them when you kick a goal.
Essendon NGA prospect Isaac Kako wants to bring more energy to the AFL, much like the Hawthorn forwards did this year. Picture: Getty Images
Hopefully I’ll get a few more celebrations under my belt and get a signature one going.”
Kako booted 12 goals in one game for Pascoe Vale’s under-16s in the Essendon District Football League in 2022 and regularly hit the scoreboard throughout this year.
He booted eight majors across four games for Vic Metro during the under-18 national championships, along with averaging 18.7 disposals, 7.7 score involvements and 1.7 goals in 12 games for the Calder Cannons in the Coates Talent League.
The 18-year-old’s season was ended early after he suffered a syndesmosis injury which required surgery in August, but Kako expects to be fully fit to attack an AFL pre-season.
“Everything’s on track,” he said earlier this month.
“It’s the game we play. You’re always going to get all these little niggles and injuries.”
Kako grew up an Essendon supporter, with Leroy Jetta being his favourite player.
He has been part of the Bombers’ Academy since age 12 and spent two weeks training at Tullamarine last summer.
“It would be nice to end up anywhere. AFL football is AFL football,” Kako said.
“But I’ve had a soft spot for them (the Bombers) my whole life so it would be special to end up there.”
Favourite player LEROY JETTA.GREW UP AN ESSENDON SUPPORTER
I hope Isaac plays better than Leroy!Favourite player LEROY JETTA.
Leroy had a vibeI hope Isaac plays better than Leroy!
skills lack but has some genuine forward craftI think he is climbing up the ladder a bit, but I would love Cooper Hyne.
A Powerful mid that can kick goals from midfield- which we lack.
eth-dog it's your time.This is probably an obsolete question, but how many list spots do we have open now with all the delisting / trading /retirements, and how many of those can and will we replace via the draft?
Eth will correct me on this but right now.This is probably an obsolete question, but how many list spots do we have open now with all the delisting / trading /retirements, and how many of those can and will we replace via the draft?
Interesting - what or who makes you think we are getting close to that?
I'd say we have little depth outside of our mids. And even then it's quite same-y (not a lot of speed and no big bodies).
Our ruck depth I would say is fine. I'd probably have rather Goldy become a ruck coach and sign a Jack Hayes type. But that's nitpicking.
Our forward and defensive depth I would rate as poor/barely existent.
We're at 32/3 or 33/2 depending on Menzie's upgrade situation. Must have 36 on the senior list.This is probably an obsolete question, but how many list spots do we have open now with all the delisting / trading /retirements, and how many of those can and will we replace via the draft?
Does this include Jayden Davey on the senior list? He doesn't have a contract for next year as yet.We're at 32/3 or 33/2 depending on Menzie's upgrade situation. Must have 36 on the senior list.
Currently yes because he hasn't been announced as a delisting.Does this include Jayden Davey on the senior list? He doesn't have a contract for next year as yet.
Don't forget Menzies as well. j/kCurrently yes because he hasn't been announced as a delisting.
We started the year at 38/4. Since then:
Senior out: Weideman, Hind, Heppell, Stringer, Baldwin, Kelly
Rookie out: Wanganeen, Hunter
Rookie in: Saad El-Hawli
This is assuming that Menzie stays on the RL
LIST SIZE - Currently we have 32 listed on the senior list. We have to add at least 4 players to that list to reach the 36 minimum or could add up to 6 to reach the maximum of 38.Does this include Jayden Davey on the senior list? He doesn't have a contract for next year as yet.
Kaine Baldwin has his eyes on one of those spots too.LIST SIZE - Currently we have 32 listed on the senior list. We have to add at least 4 players to that list to reach the 36 minimum or could add up to 6 to reach the maximum of 38.
The Rookie list has 3 players listed so we would need 1 more to reach the minimum (4) or could add 3 to reach the maximum (6)
From the minimum of adding 4 senior + 1 rookie an extra two players can be added to either list to reach the maximum.
Jye Menzie is currently on the Rookie list, but could be upgraded to the senior list. This would allow an extra rookie selection and one less senior list selection.
Jayden Davey could be delisted (+1 senior) or moved to rookie (+ 1 senior selection and -1 Rookie selection).
In addition to all of the above; an additional 2 Cat B rookies can be placed onto the list.