Historic Milestone: Port Adelaide Icon Travis Boak Poised to Shatter Club’s Games Record

Port Adelaide great Travis Boak will make history this weekend by eclipsing the long-held all-time games record previously set by the late Russell Ebert.

During a poignant moment with Ebert’s family on Wednesday, Boak shared that it was Ebert’s influence that played a significant role in shaping his illustrious career.

“This is a truly special occasion, particularly given the immense impact Russell had on this football club, on me, on the players, and on countless people in the community,” he commented.

“It wasn’t just about his achievements on the field but also the remarkable individual he was and how he conducted himself.”

The Ebert family expressed that there is no one more fitting to surpass the club’s record.

“Dad would be immensely proud, and I know Mum and the rest of the family are equally proud that it’s Trav,” Russell’s son Brett stated.

Over his 19-year career at Alberton, Boak has turned down significant offers from interstate clubs, opting to commit himself to the club’s development and resurgence.

It’s important to note that Boak’s milestone this weekend includes 20 pre-season matches, meaning he needs to play an additional 27 games to reach the prestigious 400 club appearance mark.

However, at 36, he insists that goal is not currently on his radar.

“My focus during the off-season and pre-season has been on making this year a memorable one,” he added.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.