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Krakouer says his mum is an angel. "Without Mum around when we first came over, I don't how I would've coped with it," he said.
When it comes to his girls, it gets back to the next 14 weeks.
"It's very, very important to provide," Krakouer said.
"They are two beautiful little daughters, they are my world and I love them to death and to be able to give them whatever they want, like any father would, is important. Whatever they need, knowledge, anything, is really important to me.
"I can do that through footy, which I love doing, so it is win-win. And it gets back to the next 14 weeks, it's that important for me, to get everything back on track so I can do everything right."
Krakouer's pre-season was his best, but his form has not progressed into the season.
He started solidly, then trailed off before being dropped for the Bulldogs game in Round 4. He went back to Coburg seconds, because the seniors had the bye, and rallied for 36 kicks against Frankston.
He was promoted again, and then dropped after the Port Adelaide game, but saved himself with his best effort of the season against Adelaide, after receiving the call-up for the injured Chris Hyde.
Against the Crows, he tried a different approach to get into the game. After talking to Tigers director of football Brian Royal, Krakouer marked his hand with an "X".
"I've been drifting in and out of games and the cross was a reminder for me, like how can I get involved, how can I get my next possession, how can I stay involved in the game, instead of going through the motions and waiting for the footy to come down," Krakouer said.
"So every time I was out of the play, I'd look around, look at my hand, and make constructive talk, make a tackle, a shepherd, just do something, as long as I'm involved in the game."
Krakouer says being the son of a famous footballer hasn't been a burden, and that he loves his dad's involvement and advice.
"You know, a lot of people have said to me, 'Oooh, Jimmy Krakouer's son'. They probably might have expected a lot from me, but in a way I don't think it's a burden. Since I was drafted, I thought I've got to make my own way, my own name. We are totally different people, different players.
"He's a massive part of my life, a great support, and he loves going to footy games, getting down to the rooms after the game. The players love having a chat to him. They say to me, 'Yeah, just had a chat to Jimmy'. And Dad says the same. He loves getting down to have a chat with the boys and I love seeing him down there.
"He's always ringing me during the week, asking how I'm going, am I doing extra training, am I doing this, am I doing that? He's on to me. He gets pretty down on me, I suppose, but that's a good thing.
"He's my most critical judge, which is good. He's brutally honest, which I need. Terry (Wallace) is as well, but Dad's been there done that and knows what it takes to be the best."
Jimmy will be there tonight, as will Fiona and the girls.
Andrew was planning to ask the club if he could run out with Allira and Tekia to make the night even more memorable. His face lights up at the prospect - he and his two on the MCG for Dreamtime.
"They would love it," he said. "Most blokes do it in massive milestones -- 250s, 200s, 300s . . . it would be great. I have thought about it, so I might have to ask."
To the suggestion he might wait for his 200th, he says: "I'm not even looking that far. Most blokes who play, say, 250 games, they are just young men. If I ever play that many games, my kids will run out and they'll be teenagers."
Yep, Andrew Krakouer is happy.
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