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Sydney Morning Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I've been driven and selfish': AFL star Travis Boak on staying single
This story is part of the July 19 edition of Good Weekend. See all 16 stories. Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we're told to keep private by getting them to roll a die. The numbers they land on are the topics they're given. This week he speaks to Travis Boak. The Port Adelaide midfielder, 36, holds the club's record for most AFL games played: 380 and counting. He's made the All-Australian team three times, and won the club's best and fairest award twice. POLITICS You're a public figure and a role model. Did you embrace this exposure – or did it freak you out? You adapt to it. With social media, there's way more scrutiny on players, especially young players. You learn as you go that people are constantly watching and judging, and that can take away your authenticity. But vulnerability, imperfections, stuffing shit up and trying your best is the best way to lead, right? Has it taken a lot of trial and error to land where you're at? A hundred per cent. When I was captain [of Port Adelaide from 2013 to 2018], my whole identity was based on being a footballer and captain. If I played well, if I led well, I was a good person. If I didn't, I was a bad person. I attached my entire worth to being a footballer and it completely drained me. But I had to go through that period to get where I am now. Over your career, AFL has had its scandals. How have you seen the code and culture of the game evolve – and has it evolved enough? It's still evolving, for sure. The AFL, in particular, is a huge part of Australian culture, so we have a platform from which we can make change. The women's game has grown massively and we've made a lot of progress in the Indigenous space, too. We didn't have any of this 10 or 15 years ago. Last year, there was a shocking display of sexism at Melbourne's Knox Football Club when male players vocally rated and tripped up female players of an opposing club as they entered the field. You were one of the first public figures to call it out, saying that more than an apology was needed. What needs to happen next? My initial reaction was, 'How does this even still happen?' It's not just one thing. Education is a huge part of it: how parents, teachers and the community talk to kids.
The Age
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
‘I've been driven and selfish': AFL star Travis Boak on staying single
This story is part of the July 19 edition of Good Weekend. See all 16 stories. Each week, Benjamin Law asks public figures to discuss the subjects we're told to keep private by getting them to roll a die. The numbers they land on are the topics they're given. This week he speaks to Travis Boak. The Port Adelaide midfielder, 36, holds the club's record for most AFL games played: 380 and counting. He's made the All-Australian team three times, and won the club's best and fairest award twice. POLITICS You're a public figure and a role model. Did you embrace this exposure – or did it freak you out? You adapt to it. With social media, there's way more scrutiny on players, especially young players. You learn as you go that people are constantly watching and judging, and that can take away your authenticity. But vulnerability, imperfections, stuffing shit up and trying your best is the best way to lead, right? Has it taken a lot of trial and error to land where you're at? A hundred per cent. When I was captain [of Port Adelaide from 2013 to 2018], my whole identity was based on being a footballer and captain. If I played well, if I led well, I was a good person. If I didn't, I was a bad person. I attached my entire worth to being a footballer and it completely drained me. But I had to go through that period to get where I am now. Over your career, AFL has had its scandals. How have you seen the code and culture of the game evolve – and has it evolved enough? It's still evolving, for sure. The AFL, in particular, is a huge part of Australian culture, so we have a platform from which we can make change. The women's game has grown massively and we've made a lot of progress in the Indigenous space, too. We didn't have any of this 10 or 15 years ago. Last year, there was a shocking display of sexism at Melbourne's Knox Football Club when male players vocally rated and tripped up female players of an opposing club as they entered the field. You were one of the first public figures to call it out, saying that more than an apology was needed. What needs to happen next? My initial reaction was, 'How does this even still happen?' It's not just one thing. Education is a huge part of it: how parents, teachers and the community talk to kids.
Daily Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
AFL 2025: Garry Lyon says Harley Reid trip worthy of a suspension, how much was he fined, MRO, West Coast Eagles loss to Port Adelaide
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon says burgeoning West Coast star Harley Reid should have been suspended for his tripping act last Sunday. Reid was fined $10,000 — down to $6,250 with an early plea — by the Match Review Officer for intentionally tripping Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak in the third quarter of the Eagles' 26-point loss at Adelaide Oval. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. With the footy in his hands, Boak appeared to have a clean exit from congestion before Reid stuck his leg out in a blatant attempt at stopping his opponent in his tracks. You can watch the incident in the player above. Harley Reid has copped criticism for this tripping act against Port Adelaide's Travis Boak. The second-year prodigy has been fined six times this season but not yet suspended after a ban last year cost him his Rising Star eligibility. And while he's totalled at least $15,000 worth of sanctions this year alone, Lyon was resolute that Reid's act was worthy of a ban, and that more fines wouldn't deter him. 'I can't fathom what the purpose is for fining a man for an act that, had he done it on the first occasion, I would've suspended him for, let alone the sixth,' Lyon began on Fox Footy's AFL 360. 'That, Gerard, I'm sorry — and I've defended Harley across the journey — that is a suspension every day of the week. 'And if you condone this in the manner of just giving him a fine, money's not going to be a problem for Harley Reid. 'The past playing cohort that are in the media now will all agree on that — that's the leg-breaker. That's a kick, Gerard. Harley Reid was lucky not to be suspended. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos via Getty Images) Garry Lyon (right) called on Harley Reid to clean up his game. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images) 'I'm not being overdramatic. You know I've been a defender of Harley ... but that's not a fine, Gerard, let alone the sixth time he's been fined this year. 'That is a suspension for Harley Reid every single day, and if you don't suspend that, you leave the door open for lots of terrible incidents. That's failed the game, that. That's a failure.' Respected Fox Footy commentator Gerard Whateley added: 'If we are searching for the dangerous trip, that was every bit of it.' The 20-year-old has played in all 17 West Coast games this season, averaging 18.6 disposals per game but leading the league for clangers. Reid went head-to-head against Port Adelaide star Jason Horne-Francis on numerous occasions on Sunday — headlined by a spicy back-and-forth that included verbal barbs — and Lyon quizzed AFL 360 guest Andrew McQualter on the challenges associated with keeping his highly talented youngster in line. 'It's an ongoing battle,' McQualter told Fox Footy on Monday night. 'We're sort of having it a bit with a few of our other players as well. 'We want our players to be fiercely competitive, but we also want to stay incredibly disciplined and not give away free kicks. 'We have some challenges with the territory game as it is, so we don't want to give opposition any easy ones. 'We're going to keep trying to be fierce but not give away any free kicks.' On how the former No.1 draft pick has handled feedback about his missteps, McQualter added: 'He's certainly responsive to it (constructive feedback), he understands that he wants to win and compete, but he has to get his balance right. '(It's) part of his learning process he's going through, and I've got no doubt he'll continue to improve and get better at it.' Originally published as 'That is a suspension': AFL great calls out ugly Harley Reid act
News.com.au
25-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Live scores, updates and news from Port Adelaide v Carlton
Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak will return against Carlton at home on Thursday night as the Power backs in its two-ruck model again at selection. Boak, who has not played at AFL level for three weeks, is among four inclusions off the back of the club's five-day turnaround from the loss to Sydney and a SANFL bye. Key defender Aliir Aliir (knee) is available after a one-game absence, while fellow backman Logan Evans and three-game midfielder Hugh Jackson have been recalled. Utility Miles Bergman (shoulder) has been cleared to play, but Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wines (knee) will miss a second consecutive match. Midfielder Jackson Mead has been demoted for the first time in 2025, joined in the omissions by defender Ryan Burton, tall forward Jeremy Finlayson and draftee Christian Moraes. Port will give Dante Visentini and Jordon Sweet another chance to ruck in tandem despite the latter being subbed out during Brodie Grundy's dominant display last Saturday. 'There's some opportunities for people to come into the side because they're fresh, it's a five-day turnaround and also some of the form of our players has been a little less than consistent,' Power coach Ken Hinkley said. 'One week with two rucks was viewed pretty positively, last week not as positively. 'We've got some evidence on both sides, but we're going to back our players.' Recruit Jack Lukosius will feature for the first time in three months – in the SANFL. Lukosius was sidelined with a fractured kneecap, then a back issue. 'That's a really good story for us,' Hinkley said. 'If he progresses the way he should down there, I'd love to think he'll be coming to Brisbane the week after.' Hinkley said he had spoken to Bergman about telling his Swans opponent, Isaac Heeney, during Saturday's defeat that he was sick. 'If Miles had his time again, he might not go exactly the way he went,' he said. 'But it's such a great learning for a young player, so let's not be critical of a player being somewhat honest and knowing there's a time and place to hold some information.' "I was expecting a pretty hard tag... but he said he was pretty crook." 😆 ðŸ'° Watch #AFLPowerSwans on ch. 504 or stream on Kayo: âœ�ï¸� BLOG ðŸ'¢ MATCH CENTRE — Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) June 21, 2025 The Power's finals chances are slim after slipping to a 6-8 record – two wins and 49.4 per cent outside the top eight with nine games remaining. Hinkley said his side would 'stay in the fight', even if the major round became out of reach. 'We'll go right to the end,' he said. 'It doesn't matter what happens in a professional sport, my expectation and our expectation is to turn up and play at our best every chance we get to represent Port Adelaide.' Hinkley forecasted more midfield time for Sam Powell-Pepper against Carlton after finishing in the centre square with Wines out last week. 'He's a ferocious big body and we're coming up against a big-bodied midfield so he'll probably get some time in amongst it,' he said.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Port Adelaide shake off sickness ahead of Dees clash
Port Adelaide are confident they have shaken off a flu that hit players and coach Ken Hinkley in time to fire in their crunch clash with Melbourne. Hinkley was isolated from the rest of his coaching staff early in the week but has recovered. Port ruled veteran Travis Boak out of Sunday's match at Adelaide Oval with illness but key defender Aliir Aliir, who was also sick, has been cleared to play. "I only missed out of precaution," Hinkley said. "We learned some good stuff out of COVID. We learned that when there's illness around you, you isolate, and it actually helps protect other people. "There's been two or three (players) that have been, again, a bit similar to myself. We've been cautious with people and not allowing them to get other people unwell if we can avoid that. "At this stage, everyone that's available that's been picked will certainly take the field tomorrow." The Power have regained Jason Horne-Francis from a hamstring injury while Melbourne's Jack Viney returns from concussion. Mid-season recruit Mani Liddy - a former air conditioning mechanic who wears a distinctive leg sleeve to protect scarring from a nasty injury last year - will debut. no more temu leg sleeves for mani 🙏 — Port Adelaide FC (@PAFC) June 13, 2025 Jordon Sweet has been recalled to team up with Dante Visentini against brilliant Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn. "We are coming up against the best ruck in the competition for the past 10 years," Hinkley said of Gawn. "We accept it is a big challenge for our rucks. Our forwards have not been able to do enough or as much as they need to do. "So when you come up against the quality of Max Gawn we acknowledge that and we put another ruck in and see whether that can help us and get another different-looking target in the forward line at times. "We certainly won't concede to Max, but we know that to limit him is going to be influential in the outcome of the game." Hinkley is refusing to buy into the importance of the clash, the first of three consecutive home games. Port (5-7) host Melbourne, Sydney and Carlton in coming weeks. "Don't take anything for granted," Hinkley said. "This game smacked me in the face enough to know that any time you try and take anything that looks maybe a little bit more positive than the other (it will hurt you). "Going to Canberra last week, playing in Saturday night, cold conditions ... it wasn't a great outlook, but we went there and won. "And that's what we've got to do tomorrow. We've got to turn up tomorrow at Adelaide Oval with our fans here and make sure we win."
