AFLRATINGS NEWS: Essendon small forward Isaac Kako has been sidelined from pre-season training.Â
He recently sustained a hamstring injury at training (via Mitch Cleary).
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Essendon small forward Isaac Kako will be sidelined for the next few weeks with a hamstring strain he sustained last Friday. Won’t play next week’s practice match & in doubt for the second.
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) February 13, 2026
Will integrate back into training pending how he’s feeling in coming weeks@7NewsMelbourne
Kako has already commenced his recovery period, he is expected to miss the first practice match against Richmond on February 20.Â
The Bombers play their season opener on March 13.
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Essendon will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.Â
Kako averaged 11.2 disposals, 2.0 marks, 2.5 tackles and 0.7 goals from 23 games in 2025.
AFL Fantasy: 47.0
Game Time %: 81.4
PPM: 0.58
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