THE BELIEF is back at Port Adelaide as it prepares for Friday night's encounter with Carlton at Adelaide Oval.
After winning their first two games of the season, losses to premiership contenders Adelaide and Greater Western Sydney in the past fortnight have shown the Power what areas they need to improve in.
"There is no doubt we have played the two best sides in the competition over the last couple weeks," Boak said.
"What we have learnt is we're capable of matching it with the best sides in the competition.
"We were right in the game until three-quarter time or halfway through the last quarter in both games.
"We've just cost ourselves in some areas and didn't make the most of our opportunities when we had the momentum.
"I'm happy the way we're progressing as a group and with the start we've had."
The Power lost to the unbeaten Crows by 17 points in round three before a poor last quarter cost them dearly in a 31-point defeat to the Giants (3-1) in Canberra last weekend.
Key forward Charlie Dixon had strapping on his knee at training at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday morning and was on limited duties.
"He was a little bit sore after game and that was just a precaution," Boak said.
"With a six-day break, the fitness staff just take precautionary measures with any sort of niggles."
Ruckman Patrick Ryder will be a welcome addition for the Power after he missed the loss to the Giants through suspension.
In his absence, Jackson Trengove did an admirable job against the much bigger Shane Mumford.
"It was a big challenge for Jacko on the weekend against Mummy, who is a big boy and a quality ruckman," Boak said.
"What we've seen with Paddy already this year is he has made a huge impact.
"It will be great to have him back."
The Power will continue its tradition of hosting a game during the Anzac Day round.
The Peter Badcoe Medal will be awarded to the best player on the ground in honour of the last South Australian to receive the Victoria Cross.
"Anzac (Day) round is a special occasion for the AFL and to be leading it off this year on a Friday night is pretty special," Boak said.
"Standing arm in arms with your mates; it sends a tingle down your spine and it's a massive occasion in our country."
