News Rucci: Travis Boak may not renew contract at Port Adelaide

[blaargh]

Regardless of whether he stays or goes I'll always be disappointed in Boak. Bit like having your wife say she is considering leaving you for another man but will discuss it with her family before making a decision.

I really don't believe that it is Boak driving this - it is a manager sticking to his job description of driving up the price for his client, and a lazy footballing media helping them along.

He is stuck in the middle of the system - he came out pre-season and said he is loyal, but of course he will not come out mid-negotiation and say he is staying at all costs (have you ever taken part in salary negotiations?). His manager will try and get as much publicity as possible to drive up the price and try and panic the club managers.

Stupid system actually -especially with the salary cap mandatory payments - the only tactic left for managers is to drive a wedge between players and hope that the club will his client more than someone else's client. Bring on the AFL version of socialism

 

[CrimsonRaven]

This entire thing is such a non-story. Sick of Rucci and his tripe.

 

[Spadge]

Regardless of whether he stays or goes I'll always be disappointed in Boak. Bit like having your wife say she is considering leaving you for another man but will discuss it with her family before making a decision.

i dont really understand this. He did the exact same thing 2 years ago.
Jackson Trengove and John Butcher both did it last year
others will do it again next year

Football is a business

 

[crazy_big_al]

i dont really understand this. He did the exact same thing 2 years ago.
Jackson Trengove and John Butcher both did it last year
others will do it again next year

Football is a business

Yes it is. It does not stop us from being worried. My gut says he will stay.

 

[ash_78]

This entire thing is such a non-story. Sick of Rucci and his tripe.

Wholeheartedly agree. There is no basis whatsoever for the certainty with which the media are reporting that he'll return after the break with no answer. Have left a comment on this article stating as much:

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/free-agency-fuels-conspiracy-theories-20120606-1zwka.html

The media are reporting the story as though there is factual basis that he's already decided to leave. That speculation is only fueling further speculation. Until I hear direct quotes attributed to the parties directly involved, we can only go on what he said in the pre-season about staying at the club.

 

[El_Scorcho]

The coverage of Boak's contract v the coverage of Tippett's is vintage Advertiser. Ffs.

 

[FishingRick04]

This Mackie and compo pick for Boak is B.S.

If we took Mackie I would vomit, we shouldn't be getting anyone over 25 for Boak plus a pick.

As I said, make them try and land us Nathan Jones (I hope he's still under 25 lol). Why do we only need to have a Geelong player.

 

[JMint]

Wholeheartedly agree. There is no basis whatsoever for the certainty with which the media are reporting that he'll return after the break with no answer. Have left a comment on this article stating as much:

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/free-agency-fuels-conspiracy-theories-20120606-1zwka.html

The media are reporting the story as though there is factual basis that he's already decided to leave. That speculation is only fueling further speculation. Until I hear direct quotes attributed to the parties directly involved, we can only go on what he said in the pre-season about staying at the club.

I think one of the real lessons here is that Primus (infact all Port officials) should just adopt the stock standard politician's line:
"I'm not going to comment on hypotheticals"
... rather than what he said which was something like:
"that would be an interesting discussion to have".

It was an honest and frank statement, but Rucci, being Rucci and his current "agenda" rolled with it his own way.
The former statement can never ever be taken out of context (and it would drive the media mad).
The later, well ... we've seen what the local media have done with that!

 

[JMint]

The coverage of Boak's contract v the coverage of Tippett's is vintage Advertiser. Ffs.

Chalk and cheese, huh! Right there in black and white ink. I could not believe what I was reading today!!?!?
.... but - no surprises - it does show true colours

 

[Wargreymon90]

This Mackie and compo pick for Boak is B.S.

If we took Mackie I would vomit, we shouldn't be getting anyone over 25 for Boak plus a pick.

As I said, make them try and land us Nathan Jones (I hope he's still under 25 lol). Why do we only need to have a Geelong player.

You keep mentioning Jones as if he's an option. There is absolutely no chance of getting him, he is easily Melbournes best and most consistent midfielder at them moment. Definately on their untouchables list.

 

[FishingRick04]

So, isn't Boak our best and consistent midfielder? He may want to bail. Aim low achieve low. Aim high and achieve high!

 

[Wargreymon90]

So, isn't Boak our best and consistent midfielder? He may want to bail. Aim low achieve low. Aim high and achieve high!

I think the best we would hope for is decent picks.

We could do a three way deal with west coast and try and land Shuey. Hes a bit of a gun

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

Well if he leaves after Port pay for his foot surgery thats a bit of a dog move. Didn't Crows stop all the rehab for Davis last year when he decided to go?

Good on Davis for giving a fair bit of notice and with Boak as well with whatever he decides.

 

[FishingRick04]

I don't think even a number 1 pick is fair for Boak he was what pick 5? He's now got 100 games into him he's at his prime age. I would want a good play for now and a pick. Pure and simple really.

 

[JMint]

Well if he leaves after Port pay for his foot surgery thats a bit of a dog move. Didn't Crows stop all the rehab for Davis last year when he decided to go?

Good on Davis for giving a fair bit of notice and with Boak as well with whatever he decides.

I highly doubt that (even from the Camry's) ... that would be in breach of contract.

 

[Forzaport]

This game has gotten so old now I just don't care anymore. If he stays great, if he goes we'll move on as we have in the past. This strategy of thinking about it and talking to family is just a load of BS. There's nothing that can't be thought about or discussed with family at any time. I'd actually just move on to the other players' contracts if one player was holding the others up. I'd also question that player's suitability for the captaincy if we're having to do this dance every 2 years.

 

[Powerade 08]

Boak is horribly underrated here after being horribly overrated for the first 3 or 4 years of his career.

His game on the weekend was A grade and he has been ok this year despite his injuries. He shows that he has what it takes to be one of the top players in the comp.

+ he isn't leaving.

 

[WHOME]

Boak is horribly underrated here after being horribly overrated for the first 3 or 4 years of his career.

His game on the weekend was A grade and he has been ok this year despite his injuries. He shows that he has what it takes to be one of the top players in the comp.

+ he isn't leaving.

Which game were you watching on the weekend Powerade?? Boak was terrible as he has been for all but a couple of games this year. Go back and watch it again then come back with a straight face and tell us his performance was A grade.

 

[FishingRick04]

I think his kicking execution skills and lack of outside run can be explain by his injury though. For a guy as good as he is, some of his disposal errors were bad. Probably because his foot was numb lol

 

[Ford Fairlane]

This game has gotten so old now I just don't care anymore. If he stays great, if he goes we'll move on as we have in the past. This strategy of thinking about it and talking to family is just a load of BS. There's nothing that can't be thought about or discussed with family at any time. I'd actually just move on to the other players' contracts if one player was holding the others up. I'd also question that player's suitability for the captaincy if we're having to do this dance every 2 years.

Amen to that. This is just getting so tired. Make a decision and announce it.

 

[Honeyboy Wilson]

I don't even think it was a song and dance thing. It's exactly the same as last time. EXACTLY the same. And he stayed. So he will stay.

 

[Macca19]

The coverage of Boak's contract v the coverage of Tippett's is vintage Advertiser. Ffs.

The Tiser is too busy interviewing each one of his primary school teachers, junior football coaches, the deli owner around the corner from his house, high school teachers, neighbours, best friends, best friends neighbours, first girlfriend, uncle John, Aunt Tibby, Cousin Jasmine, brother Joel, driving instructor, Patrick Dangerfield, Jared Petrenko, Neil Craig, Graham Cornes, Stephen Rowe, David Wildy, KG, West Lakes Boost Juice workers, Henley Beach Cibo owner, his parents and his pet dog to save it for a 96 page special edition Advertiser for if he does sign on.

 

[FishingRick04]

If he signs on no media of any form including bigfooty for 3 days!

 

[Schulzenfest]

So, isn't Boak our best and consistent midfielder? He may want to bail. Aim low achieve low. Aim high and achieve high!

Aim unrealistically, achieve nothing.

 

[FishingRick04]

I don't think that's true. If use this guy as an example are you saying Nathan Jones is better than Travis Boak? I don't think Boak for Jones or an equivalent player is unreasonable. Why should we suffer for him leaving and a pick really isn't going to aid us at this time. We need Travis for games played and potential. Unfortunately for Geelong, hence why they are chasing Travis, their list is aging and they are trying to get around this, but 28 year old mids or half back flankers don't really serve us any purpose.

I would aim high and negotiate down from there. Set the standard low and it's hard to go up. Even if it became a swap alone eg Jones for Boak, I don't care what Geelong had to give Melbourne.