John Butcher's season was hampered by issues with his hips, but he is looking forward to better things next season. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: Sunday Mail (SA)
PORT Adelaide forward John Butcher has revealed he needed regular pain-killing injections "just to play" in 2012.
Butcher, who had surgery on his hips after round 15, kicked only 11 goals in eight matches after making his eye-catching debut in 2011.
And while the 21-year-old says his ailments were no excuse for his poor form, they clearly restricted his output inside the Power's attacking 50m arc.
"It was obviously frustrating when the hips were pulling up sore and I couldn't quite get through the training sessions during the week," said Butcher, selected at pick No.8 in the 2009 National Draft.
"I was getting injections just to play in the latter stage of the year but that's footy.
"I reckon half the list goes through that and half the guys at every other club in the AFL, so that's footy, you've got to deal with injuries.
"I actually had one of my best pre-seasons last year and played all the NAB Cup games so I felt good coming into the season.
"It was about halfway through (premiership season) when I just started to get some nagging pain. But it was definitely no excuse, I was out on the park and thought I could still contribute to the team.
"Hopefully the body will be feeling better this year to have a big pre-season and have a big crack at it."
Declaring himself a certain starter for round one of the premiership season, Butcher is even eyeing an appearance in the NAB Cup.
"It's been a pretty long process but it had to be done," said Butcher, 197cm and 90kg.
"I'm not quite back running yet. Once I get back from London I will start with a slow jog and work my way back into it but obviously, getting it done when I did, I should be no problem for round one next year and even the NAB Cup.
"After Christmas I will basically be back into full training so I'm really looking forward to that. That will give me two or three months before the start of the season to really get the body right, get stronger and bigger to have a good crack in 2013."
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