Travis BOAK

2017 Digest:   Coming off a disappointing 2016 by his standards and has worked extremely hard over summer to make amends. Looks fit.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Syd	Skipper ran himself into the ground. Iced performance with two key goals and 10 contested possessions.	8
2	Frem	Took a back seat as the rest of his midfielders did all the damage.	6
3	Adel	Brought them back into the game with a late goal in the third term.	7
4	GWS	Rolled up sleeves and got busy in midfield. Only the 20 touches, but good in front half with two goals.	7
5	Carl	Plenty of the ball then left the game in the third term with a hamstring injury.	5
6		Hamstring.
7	WCE	Big goal in the last term to give his side a sniff of victory.	6
8	GCS	Powerful runner through midfield, although kicks didn’t always hit the mark. Booted a couple of goals, but sprayed a few others.	7
9		Bye.
10	Geel	Hardly sighted in first half then got going to give his side a lift after half time. Five clearances but only 12 effective touches.	5
11	Haw	Skipper chugged away through the engine room without producing his very best. One inside-50 and one clearance.	6
12	Ess	Unable to get much going in midfield to stem the Bomber tide.	5
13	Bris	He looks low on confidence at the moment with his own game, yet as a captain he is leading the team well.	6
14	Coll	Skipper worked hard but impact wasn’t huge from 21 possessions. Three tackles and 11 contested possessions.	6
15	Rich	Makes every possession count, smart player who always keeps the footy moving forward.	6
16	WCE	Led strongly and his 25 disposals were important.	6
17	NM	More of an outside ball player than inside midfielder these days and is relishing the freedom it presents.	7
18	Melb	Played mostly at half forward in role on Hibberd. Kicked four team-lifting goals in a strong outing.	8
19	StK	Not as influential as usual in the first half and very quiet later on.	3
20	Adel	Got the run with role on Rory Sloane and couldn’t stop his brilliance, did manage to find some of his own footy.	5
21	Coll	Pushed forward for two goals and the relief and passion on his face showed just what this victory meant to him and the club.	6
22	WB	Began on Murphy then worked into the game. Massive in third term and ended up leading his team to the win.	8
23	GCS	Returning to form at the right end of the season, if his form maintains the Power could be the surprise finals packet.	7
EF	WCE	Quiet start with only six touches in opening half, but had 20 after main break and was influential.	6

2016 Season

1	StK	Pushed forward for the Power’s first goal of the season in the opening minute.	5
2	Adel	Well below his best yet managed six clearances and eight inside-50s.	6
3	Ess	Return to form for the skipper with five inside-50s and a goal.	7
4	GWS	Battled hard in the midfield – five clearances and six tackles.	6
5	Geel	Eight clearances and worked super hard but impact not enormous – 15 contested possessions.	6
6	Rich	Rested forward when not onball. Showed the willingness to work hard that others followed.	6
7	Bris	Without setting the game alight ended up with the most disposals on the ground.	8
8	Carl	Just three touches in the first half. Slightly better after main break but not his normal self.	3
9	WCE	Much better performance this week after being crunched in the opening minute.	7
10	Melb	Rediscovered some form in final three quarters in middle. Important contributor in the win.	7
11	Coll	Continues to work back to his best form. Tweaked ankle but a strong contributor all day.	7
12	WB	Pushed forward for a goal in the second term to put the Power in front.	7
13	Frem	One touch in the first term. Needs to do a lot more.	4
15	Rich	Did everything: won contests, laid tackles and pushed forward for two goals.	8
16	Haw	On the wrong end of a Hodge knee to the ribs, did well to resume.	7
17	NM	Prolific ball winner in first half. Kicked important goal in the third term. Top game.	8
18	GWS	Back to his best form. Delivered nine clearances and six inside-50s.	8
19	Bris	Contributed three goals and had four score assist. Well rounded effort.	7
20	Syd	Tried hard to change momentum in midfield but still not at his best.	6
21	Melb	Had his moments but unfortunately not enough of them.	6
22	Adel	Tremendous game by the captain, did his best to get his side over the line.	7
23	GCS	Fairly well contained but injected himself at crucial times.	5

2015 Season

1	Frem	Tagged but still had 25 disposals and kicked a goal.	6
2	Syd	Only two kicks for game, copped a heavy but fair bump from Franklin.	5
3	NM	Slow start but got motor going after half time. Big late with game on line.	7
4	Haw	Best on ground with eight clearances, five inside-50s and five tackles.	8
5	Adel	Unlucky not to win Showdown Medal with another masterful performance.	8
6	WCE	Tried to rally the troops at the three-quarter time huddle to no avail.	6
7	Bris	Racked up a team high 27 touches and just lost out in the duel with Beams.	7
8	Rich	Willed himself to make a difference but couldn’t get the job done.	7
9	Melb	Set the standard for workrate in midfield. Gut running was a highlight.	8
10	WB	Started slowly, had a big last term when the game needed to be won.	7
11	Geel	Big first term then Cats were able to shut him down to a degree.	5
12	Carl	Work-rate enormous but often under pressure. Two goals, four clearances.	7
14	Syd	Mitchell wore him pretty well. Got going after half time but short of his best.	6
15	Coll	Flew flag after harsh treatment dealt to Westhoff. Quality game.	7
16	Adel	Could not have done more, 11 disposals and a goal in the last term.	8
17	Ess	Tracked by Z. Merrett at the start. Hurt knee in second term but stayed strong.	7
18	StK	Kept pushing himself to every contest even when the game was won.	8
19	WB	Tried all day but went missing for long periods. Had little support.	5
20	GWS	Struggled for three quarters with the tight marking from Bugg.	6
21	Haw	Looked to have hit a wall in third term but got second wind to lead the charge.	7
22	GCS	Closely followed by Lonergan, but fought hard throughout.	6
23	Frem	As always leads from the front and never takes a backward step.	7

2014 Season

1	Carl	Skipper got going after half time to be a force with five clearances, 23 disp.	7
2	Adel	In and under all afternoon with six clearances and four inside 50s.	6
3	NM	Kicked a goal and had it 30 times. Tried to will his side over the line.	7
4	Bris	Power captain is in scintillating form producing seven clearances and a goal.	8
5	WCE	Tagged by Selwood and found it hard to break free for much of the night.	5
6	Geel	Won the medal with five inside-50s, nine clearances, 16 contested poss.	8
7	GWS	Coach Ken Hinkley admitted it was a quiet day; beaten by Greene.	5
8	Frem	Broke Crowley’s tag and had 29 possessions. Never stopped moving.	8
10	Haw	Best on ground with 10 clearances, seven inside-50s and a goal.	8
11	Melb	Battled N.Jones in midfield and was a good contributor in an even battle.	6
12		Ankle.
13	Syd	Won the ball well but was forced to handball more than he’d like. Solid.	6
14	WB	Seven inside-50’s, two goals and two scoring assists for the Captain.	7
15	Adel	The captain tried in vain to get his team over the line.	8
16	Ess	Three inside-50s and goal in the last term to get Power within two points.	6
17	Rich	Humungous effort to try and drag his team over the line. Couldn’t have done more.	9
18	Melb	Not at his dominating best but still chimed in with a crucial goal.	6
19	Coll	Tagged by Macaffer and while he won some ball he wasn’t influential.	6
20	Syd	Big third term with two goals put Power within sight of victory.	7
21	GCS	Dominated around the stoppages to give his team drive into attack.	7
22	Carl	Another outstanding display with four clearances and nine inside-50s.	8
23	Frem	Closely tracked by Crowley but still contributed.	5
EF	Rich	Set the tone from the first bounce, won 16 contested possessions.	9
SF	Frem	Lifted after not having a kick in the first half with Crowley as his tag.	4
PF	Haw	Massive first half. Cooled a touch in third, before starring late. Did all he could.	8
GF		-

2013 Season

1	Melb	Worked into the game in his first outing as skipper. Strong contributor.	7
2	GWS	Turned course of game with important and showed the way in midfield.	7
3	Adel	Showdown medallist and Port Adelaide captain was outstanding all game.	9
4	GCS	Burst to life in the second half after being well held by O'Meara.	7
5	WCE	Kicked two goals in two minutes in the fourth term to put Port in front.	7
6	NM	Direct duel with opposing skipper Swallow early and then blanketed by Gibson.	7
7	Rich	Edwards shadowed him throughout the day, but still had eight clearances.	7
8	Carl	Quiet by his usual standards. Battled the game out to the finish.	5
9	Geel	Workrate first class and led side with seven clearances and six tackles.	8
10	WB	Tagged out of the game by Lower and had no real impact.	4
12	GWS	Two first-quarter goals set the Power on their way. Had it on a string throughout.	8
13		Finger.
14	Coll	Returned to the side with a wonderful performance including seven inside 50s.	7
15	Ess	Played in spurts both in midfield and whilst resting forward. OK without being great.	6
16	Haw	Port’s best player with seven inside 50s, four clearances and a goal.	8
17	StK	Most of touches were by hand but was steady.	5
18	Bris	Best on the ground with eight inside 50s and six tackles.	9
19	Adel	Masterful display from captain with seven clearances and four inside 50s.	8
20	Geel	Never stopped giving with 14 cont poss, eight clearances, seven inside-50s.	8
21	GCS	BOG with seven inside 50s, six clearances and three goals.	9
22	Frem	Kept under wraps by Crowley.	4
23	Carl	Not as masterful as previous weeks but damaging through the midfield.	7
EF	Coll	Macaffer tracked him. Kept in check in first half. Soccered key goal late.	5
SF	Geel	Quality performance by the captain even when game turned.	8
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	StK	Not his usual best but still managed four clearances and three inside 50s.	7
2	Ess	Slow start but a key to getting side back into game – eight inside 50s.	7
3	Syd	Not his best game but still managed three clearances and five inside 50’s.	5
4	Coll	A driving force all match in the middle with 31 disposals (13 contested).	7
5	Adel	Solid contributor with 25 disposals including five inside 50s.	7
6	Rich	Port Adelaide’s best with six inside 50s and six tackles. Efficiency down.	8
7	Frem	Tagged by Crowley. Worked hard for 23 touches.	6
8	NM	Could not break the shackles of his tagger Levi Greenwood.	4
9	GCS	Best on ground with three goals and a stack of footy in the midfield.	8
10	Carl	Played his 100th game and was good, had six clearances and six inside 50s.	6
15	Adel	First game back since foot surgery and was one of Port’s best.	7
16	Ess	Acting captain was one of Port’s best with four inside 50s and four tackles.	7
17	Melb	Best midfielder on the ground and showed the way.	8
18	Frem	Kicked a clever right foot grubber in the last quarter.	7
19	GWS	He was able to get his side moving forward at times, but wasn’t at his best.	5
20	Haw	Port’s best by a long way. Excellent effort in midfield.	8
22	Bris	13 clearances and seven inside 50s for Port’s classiest midfielder.	8
23	Rich	Quiet first half but lifted noticeably after main break – six inside-50s.	7