Dixon fought an enthralling battle with St Kilda veteran Sam Fisher in the Power's 33-point triumph at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, and the powerhouse forward finished with three majors coming off an injury-interrupted pre-season.
But Boak said Dixon ticked the most important box by presenting a marking target for the Power's midfielders and allowing Port's dangerous small forwards – led by Robbie Gray (four goals) and Chad Wingard (three) - to crumb at his feet.
