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Universal Love Travis Boak - The Number One Number One
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This always irked me about the tredders as well. Never really went into bat for his team mates. Great player but was so ridiculously a ball player that he wouldn't get involved in the physical stuff.
Really? I remember reading about how he organised a trip for some of the boys, in the offseason, to push themselves harder, paid out of their own pockets. I believe it was in the 2011/2012 offseason.
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Yeah him and Bobby Carlile, but Bobby stayed hom to eat cheeseburgers and cake instead
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All I will say on captaincy, anyone can lead and set an example, as Kane and Dom continue to do, but you need to be able to grab your side by the scruff of the neck and pull them to the quarter time, half time or three quarter time break and inspire them to lift. Trav added this to his game this year. A captain needs to be one of the first 5 players selected.
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That trip was organised by Jacko, Bobby and Boak so he gets some credit for that. I praised the boys at the time that the camp up in Avoca NSW central coast for showing initiative and getting an ex SAS guy and ex copper to run the course. So that was good but unfortunately it didn't involve the whole group.
Ok dug up the thread for those that have forgotten about it.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/the-avoca-training-camp.891281/#post-29537291
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Yeah that's what I came to this thread to comment on. A bit of North Korean-like rewriting of history.
Boak has made a good start but to date Matty has been our top captain in our AFL incarnation. Dreadful coach, but on the paddock his own play and his ability to lead make him the one to beat.
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Our fearless leader has posted the first of his 'Captain's Blogs' today. An excerpt:
http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2014-01-30/captains-blog-preseason-edition
He also talks about how the integration of the Magpies into the PAFC football program. You can tell he really loves the club.
http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2014-01-30/captains-blog-preseason-edition
He also talks about how the integration of the Magpies into the PAFC football program. You can tell he really loves the club.
OK - people may ask why am I bumbing this? For one very great reason. While the cows are suffering and now whining about losing Dangerfield, our wonderful captain chose to stay... Yes stay. Lets not underestimate what he has done & the magnitude of the decision he made (originally) and then in extending his contract.
His family situation is far more than Mr. Arrogant down the road (ie a widowed mother) and yet, he has shown to be a true person of incredible fortitude and character. Love you Boaky and always will.
His family situation is far more than Mr. Arrogant down the road (ie a widowed mother) and yet, he has shown to be a true person of incredible fortitude and character. Love you Boaky and always will.
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Excellent bump!
Love Boak and I truly can see him holding the premiership cup with Kern.
His decision to stay has already reaped rewards and by the end of his career it will be the single best decision he's made over his entire AFL journey.
The management and culture of the club have been epic these past 3 years and Boak is a large reason for that. Strong manlove.
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Yes, excellent bump. Boak has set the tone and standard for all to follow. I have confidence our core group will stay, unless they have other motivations that does not fit with our clubs ethos.
He's my free pass.
So dreamy.
So dreamy.
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Sounds like he made a fair impact on the documentary maker doing the chosen few 2 which explores the various afl captains. Just heard an interview where the producer was asked which captain surprised him the most and his immediate answer was Boak. Sounds like it's on this week Tuesday or Wednesday channel 7.
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RussellEbertHandball
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Yep heard that and thought good another outsider now gets it. Mind you last year when ABC Inquisition interviewed his mum on Mother's day and asked about his leadership qualities she admitted that she didnt see them as a kid growing up. Glad someone at Port did and they gave him ex Governor Rear Admiral Scarce as his mentor.
No question our best captain in our AFL era.
