John BUTCHER

2016 Digest:   In many ways 2016 is a make-or-break year for the sticky-fingered key forward who has been unable to cement his place in the best 22. Has added a couple of kilos to his frame and is really imposing himself and making a statement about wanting to play more football.

2016 NAB Cup:   Kicked four goals in Magpies trial in week three and has had a big pre-season on track. Given himself a chance.

2016 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	SANFL	Finally kicked a goal in the last term but it definitely wasn't his night.	–
2	SANFL	One of his best games. Nailed 4.2 and took some superb marks.	–
3	SANFL	Slotted three first-half goals and always presented.	–
4	SANFL	Bye.	–
5	SANFL	Looked dangerous once again and his kicking was reasonable.	–
6	SANFL	Presented well and kicked a goal but looked frustrated at times.	–
7	SANFL	Had a genuine crack but goalkicking (2.4) was errant.	–
8	SANFL	Kicked an early goal but barely got a sniff for the rest of the day.	–
9	SANFL	Kicking was all over the shop again but still finished with 3.2.	–
10	SANFL	Bye.	–
11	SANFL	Nailed two majors and never stopped trying.	–
12	SANFL	Kicked a goal and laid four tackles but lowered his colours to Evans.	–
13	SANFL	Boosted Port with three first-half goals. Tackled and harassed too.	–
14	SANFL	Bye.	–
15	SANFL	Had a day out. Marked majestically and slammed 6.2.	–
16	SANFL	Kicked two majors and was always in the contest.	–
17	SANFL	Five kicks, six marks, three goals. Makes things happen.	–
18	GWS	First game of the year, did provide a contest.	3
19	Bris	Exposed Brisbane’s inexperienced defence with four goals including three in a row in third term.	7
20	Syd	Kicked a goal, but Rampe had his measure most of day and even pressed into attack.	3
21	SANFL	Never quite got going.	–
22	SANFL	Slammed four goals and his pack marking was a treat.	–
23	SANFL	Bye.	–

2015 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	Frem	Kicked an early goal. Had seven disposals.	3
2	SANFL	Responded to AFL axe with four goals straight and a fine pack mark.	–
3	SANFL	His back-to-back goals either side of three-quarter-time broke North.	–
4	SANFL	Missed two shots but his efforts couldn't be faulted.	–
5	SANFL	Kicked a goal and workrate was solid but was relatively subdued.	–
6	SANFL	Clunked some nice grabs but kicking still a mixed bag.	–
7	SANFL	Virtually unsighted after a set-shot miss in the first 30 seconds.	–
8	SANFL	Bye.	–
9		Knee.
10	SANFL	Attacked the footy hard but was beaten at centre half-back.	–
11	SANFL	Easily his best game of 2015. Took 11 marks, mainly in defence.	–
12	SANFL	Bye.	–
13	SANFL	Snapped goal on half-time siren was a beauty but did little else.	–
14	SANFL	Match postponed.	–
15	SANFL	Almost proved the last-ditch hero with two fourth-quarter goals.	–
16	SANFL	Collected 13 possessions and had some nice moments.	–
17	SANFL	Starting to look the part in defence. Solid outing.	–
18	SANFL	Composed and gave his all in defence.	–
19	SANFL	Handy in defence in first half before struggling when shifted forward.	–
20	GWS	Very late call-up for Schulz, justified his inclusion with a goal and appetite.	5
21	Haw	Goalkicking will prove his downfall. Subbed out in final term.	3
22	GCS	Typical mixed bag, nice grabs and shocking kicks for goal.	3
23	Frem	His teammates love him, the crowd loves him, but his kicking is ordinary.	4

2014 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	Carl	Generally struggled with most things he did. Kicking action is farcical.	3
2	Adel	Kicked one goal and set up two others; improving with each game.	4
3	SANFL	Found the going tough against seasoned Redlegs.	–
4	SANFL	Well beaten early before slamming five second-half goals.	–
5	SANFL	Just three possessions in avalanche win. Injured?	–
6	SANFL	After a quiet first half, burst to life with five majors.	–
7	SANFL	Managed two goals but unsighted otherwise.	–
8	SANFL	Kicked three majors but limping late after copping a knock.	–
9	SANFL	Radar was off but finished with three late goals and five tackles.	–
10	SANFL	Sprayed them wildly at times but still managed five goals.	–
11	SANFL	Bye.	–
12	SANFL	1.3 return from gettable spots simply not good enough.	–
13	SANFL	Hot early, played support role for Shaw with three goals.	–
14	SANFL	Continues to butcher set shots. Wayward with 1.3.	–
15	SANFL	Workrate was impressive but kicking remains diabolical.	–
16	SANFL	Bye.	–
17	SANFL	Two goals, two shanks and cameoed in ruck and defence.	–
18	SANFL	Absolutely towelled up by Rutten. Looked lost.	–
19		Ill.
20		Ill.
21	SANFL	Thrown around to play a variety of roles but had little impact.	–
22	SANFL	Finding some strong form. Grabbed 11 marks and booted 2.3.	–
23	SANFL	Bye.	–
QF		Back.
EF		Back.
SF		Back.
PF	SANFL	Snared some nice clunks but clearly thrashed by McGuinness.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	SANFL	Starved of opportunity up forward. Quiet night.	–
2	SANFL	Stuck to his task down back in defensive role.	–
3	SANFL	Wayward in front of goal with 0.3 for Port.	–
4	SANFL	One goal in West Adelaide reserves as Port had a bye.	–
5	SANFL	Held to one goal in Magpies' loss.	–
6	SANFL	Kicked Port's first goal, virtually unsighted thereafter.	–
7	SANFL	Bye.	–
8	SANFL	Very quiet again, seven touches, one goal.	–
9	Geel	Horror set shot goal-kicking was embarrassing. Miles away.	1
10	WB	Subbed out after just the seven possessions and a goal.	3
12	GWS	Had a favourable matchup on Hampton. OK with two goals, but didn’t star.	5
13		Ill.
14	SANFL	Kicked three first-half goals and grabbed the mark of the day.	–
15	SANFL	Bye.	–
16	Haw	Marked strongly in front of Josh Gibson and kicked a goal.	5
17	StK	Looked like tearing the game apart early after first goal but didn’t go on with it.	5
18	Bris	His marking is elite unfortunately his kicking is not. Still a handful for defenders.	5
19	Adel	Kicked one crucial goal in the second term when he kept his feet.	3
20	Geel	Horrible day. No marks and no kicks says it all.	0
21		Didn’t play for Port Magpies.
22		Hip.
23	SANFL	Slotted a goal before quarter-time but radar was awry thereafter.	–
QF	SANFL	Patchy but finished strongly and kicked a late goal in Magpies win.	–
EF	SANFL	Patchy but finished strongly and kicked a late goal in Magpies win.	–
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	StK	Only eight disposals but kicked two goals.	4
4	Coll	One superb running goal first term but then unable to impact.	3
5	Adel	Great game by the tall forward kicking four goals.	8
6	Rich	Only the one goal from the key position forward.	4
7	Frem	Booted two goals from limited chances.	4
8	NM	Subbed off in the third term with no influence on the game.	1
11	SANFL	Kicked two goals but was a fair way from his best.	–
12	SANFL	Took nine marks but kicked 0.1. OK outing at best.	–
14	Geel	Couldn’t catch a cold (no marks) and found the going tough all day.	2
15	Adel	Did kick a great goal from 50m but was unsighted the rest of the match.	2