Height: 197cm
Weight: 84kg
DOB: 03/07/91
Recruited from: Maffra/Gippsland Power
Bio: Versatile key position prospect with great agility and pace for his size. Clean hands and contested marking are features of his game. Extremely impressive at Draft Camp with his speed (2.99secs for 20m) and repeat sprints (24.88secs) in the top 28 per cent. Kicked 40 goals for the year (Power and Vic Country) and 16 games. Vic Country U18 representative in 2008/09. AIS-AFL Academy graduate.
Matt Burgan's draft rating: 5-20

Watch John Butcher in action

Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
11	9	3	12	7	3	2

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Tall key-position forward. Leading forward that is quick and agile for size.

Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Kurt Tippett / Nick Riewoldt - tall leading forwards that are agile and have good ball handling on the ground.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Pace and agility for height. Marking. Team focus.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Work rate - endurance. Strength. Consistency.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
St Kilda - family have supported them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
Wayne Butcher (father) - introduced me to footy at a young age and taught me how to play. Supported me and has given me tips throughout my career.