Player Watch Pick #5 (2006) - Travis Boak

[JimmyBC]

That last final alone should see Boak starting next year in the SANFL is that what you all want?

 

[Us against the rest]

Why do people think he will stick around when he eventually retires,? He'll likely go back home and coach at a Vic club, that's if he wants to coach.

He will be a runner at Geelong.

 

[Powerade 08]

Kent Hinkley the player.

Saved the club by signing a contract 10 years ago

Not good for much except working hardery and signing contracts

 

[MitchIn3D]

Some very interesting takes in this thread.

You don't force out guys like Boak - he stays til he wants to leave.

If he isn't playing AFL week to week I'd be surprised.

The guy had a shocker against the Swans, but he puts in a solid shift most weeks. If he stays fit enough I'd be happy to see him get to 400.

 

[Adz2332]

Bit 50 50 on this.
On one hand sure go around again but on the other it's now a pretty big concern we haven't got a few players going past and pushing him out.

It's less about him and more about our lack of depth

 

[Schulzenfest]

Fine with it. We don't have 23 better players than him yet. Until we do he should stay. Certainly rather have Travis Boak

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Travis Boak

Age

36

Ht

183cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

11.6

4star

HB

12.0

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

4.4

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

11.0

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

4.9

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

9.0

5star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.4

4star

on our list than the likes of McEntee, Clurey and Ratkins.

 

[Us against the rest]

Some very interesting takes in this thread.

You don't force out guys like Boak - he stays til he wants to leave.

If he isn't playing AFL week to week I'd be surprised.

The guy had a shocker against the Swans, but he puts in a solid shift most weeks. If he stays fit enough I'd be happy to see him get to 400.

Seems to be the way at Port these days, they stay until they want to leave, just like Hinkley.

 

[Donuts_]

Ok with this but he's got to be primarily playing SANFL

 

[JimmyBC]

I just don't get it you wanna be ruthless and change yet keep an over the hill ball burner because he's slightly better than potato depth, even Choco would've tapped him on the shoulder by now.

 

[Donuts_]

That last final alone should see Boak starting next year in the SANFL is that what you all want?

Yes

 

[MitchIn3D]

Seems to be the way at Port these days, they stay until they want to leave, just like Hinkley.

If there's 36 players that we can get on our list that are better than him, sure send him packing.

I can think of plenty of coaches better than Hinkley.

 

[Us against the rest]

If there's 36 players that we can get on our list that are better than him, sure send him packing.

I can think of plenty of coaches better than Hinkley.

Have to agree with your last sentence.

As far as Boak goes, SPP will be back next year which I think may push Boak to the 2nds but the Jury is still out on players like Meade & Mcentee,

The sad part is we should have depth pushing him out but we haven't, not a good sign.

 

[chiwigi]

That’s a shockingly low bar.

But the club’s burning desire is to ‘make the eight’, so it makes sense overall.

Of course its a low bar, that's the point. It's our lowest bar; we will always have A lowest bar, so as long as Boak is above it (wherever it is), he should play on.

1 dollar and 1 cents is not much, but it is more than one dollar.

 

[Visenfest]

This is silly emotion based decision making to offer him a contract, because he’s been around a long time, stayed after 2012, etc etc.

All of that is great, but what’s best for the club should always come first, and Travis sticking around is detrimental. It’s a list spot taken up. And because our coaches aren’t ruthless, it’ll continue to be a spot in the 22 taken up.

 

[dirty2]

If he is happy providing leadership in the sanfl and maybe some AFL when needed I see no harm.

Always good to have older players to set an example... Training work rate ect...

Maybe don't follow his example of kicking goals... Ect.

 

[Us against the rest]

If he is happy providing leadership in the sanfl and maybe some AFL when needed I see no harm.

Always good to have older players to set an example... Training work rate ect...

Maybe don't follow his example of kicking goals... Ect.

Love the last sentence, that's why imo he should of hung up those boots lol.

 

[powerrrrrrrrrrrr]

Should’ve retired. Been a great but selfish to go on.

 

[bomberclifford]

This is great news.
We get another year of Papa G rants.

I'm here for it.

 

[JimmyBC]

Can't wait for another piss blast final

 

[HHHAMMERtime]

someone still thinks it’s 2020. So many clueless supporters these days.

 

[Georgemehardies]

I think he was renewed on form, the leniency to Ken is not extended to the players, they would have sacked him last year if it weren't for the public outcry.

I think it's definitely a positive. I'm sure boak would be willing to step down to the SANFL if there is enough young talent to replace him, though I am not confident that will be the case this season. I was hoping mead would come along better than he has, but I think at this point he is just not AFL level and detracts from the team having him there. Until players like that are replaced boak still has a spot.

He had some horrible turn overs against Sydney, but aside from those he was actually one of the few players who looked like they wanted to play that day, and if they all showed up with his enthusiasm we likely would have won despite any mistakes.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

If Boak goes around again, we get further away from the flat not only this but for another year or two.

He's helping us to lose finals and people still want him around.

He's being selfish and those who say he should retire when he wants can get Boaky to 500.

5 goals 17 points for the season, yay!!!

He's moving into Tom Jonas territory.

 

[Jonts]

I don't agree on that, especially these days when they are costing the club at least half a million a year.

I just think Boak can still contribute, so should stay.

Dixon had nothing left and a poor attitude.

Dixon wasn't a great imo

 

[Georgemehardies]

I also think he brings a lot of confidence and direction to the young players in the team behind the scenes.

 

[Lagooner]

Kent Hinkley the player.

Saved the club by signing a contract 10 years ago

Not good for much except working hardery and signing contracts

Boak and Hinkley will probably ride off into the sunset together now and I guess it’ll be rather fitting.