There is no doubt that Travis Boak has flourished in his new captaincy role. He has been a standout player for the Port Adelaide Power in 2013.
Stats such as averaging 27 disposals and a goal per game is evidence that he has improved.
Other than Chad Wingard, he is arguably Port’s most improved player this far into the season.
He is also second place in the AFLCA leader board, equal with Hamish Hartlett and behind Jobe Watson in the standings.
He has been one of Port Adelaide’s best players since he was drafted in 2006 but since his game has stepped up a level it asks the question, is Travis Boak a Brownlow contender?
Five games into the season Boak can tick all the boxes to receive Brownlow votes. These are:
• Your team is winning games
• You are one of the most influential players in each game
• You can be a game changer
• You have a high disposal count and efficiency
• You are a standout player win, lose or draw
Boak has not had a poor game this season (touch wood for Port fans), whereas other Brownlow contenders have had their moments.
Trent Cotchin: Leigh Mathews pointed out in an article his disposal efficiency is poor.
Jobe Watson: Hit poor form in the game against GWS only scoring 66 ranking points.
Scott Pendlebury and Dane Swan: Collingwood have had other individuals stand out in most of their games so far this season, these guys haven’t got as much recognition as they’ve been pulling the strings in the midfield.
Gary Ablett: Same reason as why he didn’t collect the medal last year, his team isn’t winning enough games. Also as the young Gold Coast Suns find more experience he seems to provide less of an impact.
Port Adelaide will hope to keep the season going as they started it, on the winning list five times out of seven.
If Boak is a chance for the Brownlow, he doesn’t need to change his game a bit.
Travis Boak Brownlow Medal odds – 17.00.
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