2019 Forwards

[LaHug]

There's simply no real quality bye friendly options that scream out to pick them.

Boak

[TommyC]

There's simply no real quality bye friendly options that scream out to pick them.

Boak

[enzedder]

There's simply no real quality bye friendly options that scream out to pick them.

Boak

JLT1 73% game time = 81SC /27 possessions
JLT2 84% game time = 101SC/ 28 possessions
Good numbers. Haven't seen the JLT games but assume he was playing in the guts and his role is assured. Ebert is playing forward according to Hinkley's press interview and with with Wines out as well early Boak at 478k is worthy of thought. I'll think about it.

[Bully]

There's simply no real quality bye friendly options that scream out to pick them.

Boak

JLT1 73% game time = 81SC /27 possessions
JLT2 84% game time = 101SC/ 28 possessions
Good numbers. Haven't seen the JLT games but assume he was playing in the guts and his role is assured. Ebert is playing forward according to Hinkley's press interview and with with Wines out as well early Boak at 478k is worthy of thought. I'll think about it.

He's also running like a stallion, 412 metres gained in JLT 2.

[PICCOLLO]

Can’t see Boak’s output changing much. Good for a 85-90 avg but won’t go more.

Heeney, Danger and Greene(if he remains fit and not suspended) are the only players I consider a sure thing. (Premo wise)

If only Port and Gray’s body allowed him to be 100% midfield. :/

Really interested to see who finish as top 6 fwds this year.

[jvalles69]

It's all good and well to say Boak with his current role, but who's to say this doesn't change when Port are at full strength and he doesn't look like being a top 6 forward and you have to trade him?

[kilbluff1985]

It's all good and well to say Boak with his current role, but who's to say this doesn't change when Port are at full strength and he doesn't look like being a top 6 forward and you have to trade him?

any of the guys roles can change

[walloo44]

any love for josh dunkley? ended last year in the mid with some monster scores (127 avg last 6)

[Big Mac]

any love for josh dunkley? ended last year in the mid with some monster scores (127 avg last 6)

Likely to get less mid time with libba in there now

[quinny88]

Can’t see Boak’s output changing much. Good for a 85-90 avg but won’t go more.

Heeney, Danger and Greene(if he remains fit and not suspended) are the only players I consider a sure thing. (Premo wise)

If only Port and Gray’s body allowed him to be 100% midfield. :/

Really interested to see who finish as top 6 fwds this year.

Even if Boak does go back into the midfield? I can't see how he doesn't improve at all

[Bully]

Boak is the guy who has excellent durability, a decent floor & has shown he can go high 90's if playing midfield. Such a low risk selection, maybe not a glamour selection who will smash out 105 but will be a solid F6 at worst. I can certainly understand selecting him & would consider him if I was paying up in the forward line.

[elephants]

Boak is the guy who has excellent durability, a decent floor & has shown he can go high 90's if playing midfield. Such a low risk selection, maybe not a glamour selection who will smash out 105 but will be a solid F6 at worst. I can certainly understand selecting him & would consider him if I was paying up in the forward line.

Thats the key point here imo. He's not as exciting as some options around his price, but I can see him return to his career best years of 100-105. Looks in great shape and without the captaincy burden and back in the guts.

I've got him in the 95-100 range, only knock is he's 31 in August

[jvalles69]

It's all good and well to say Boak with his current role, but who's to say this doesn't change when Port are at full strength and he doesn't look like being a top 6 forward and you have to trade him?

any of the guys roles can change

Ah yeah...hence my whole argument has been o don't trust anyone after Danger and Heeney.

[Mat0369]

Thing is you need those meat and potatoes type of guys. The Menegola/Boak selections that you know you're going to get that high 90 to low 100's averages. The risk/reward guys are all well and good, but you're better off waiting for them to have their inevitable dip before jumping on board.

[Mat0369]

Ah yeah...hence my whole argument has been o don't trust anyone after Danger and Heeney.

It feels like Port have been running a 5 man rotation in the square through JLT. Boak, SPP, Rocky were the main three with Gray and Drew rotating. Swap out Drew with Wines and there is your 4 man rotation. They all played forward in small stints, but they all spent most of their time through the guts. Can't see it changing that much once Wines is back. If anything one of them will come from the wing/HFF and play as the extra on baller.