NORTH Melbourne midfielder Daniel Wells says the support he has received from new coach Brad Scott in his recovery from osteitis pubis has eased his frustration of recent weeks.

Groin pain limited Wells to just seven games this year and he required post-season surgery when it was confirmed his condition had worsened.

It is still unknown when Wells can start running though Scott has already said that the 24-year-old wouldn't be available for the NAB Cup competition.

Wells admitted this year had tested him emotionally but was confident his injury woes would be behind him once the 2010 season arrived.

"It was disappointing the way the body reacted but it's a new year now," he said. "It gives me the chance to get into the gym and put a bit more weight on, so you can get a positive out of it for sure.

"The good thing about it is that we've got a bit of time up our sleeve to really take it easy, make sure it heals properly and that there are no dramas next year.

"Brad's been fantastic with me and [so has] the club, which has let me work through this process. I'm really looking forward to getting back on track.

"We'll have a chat later on when I start running around and having a kick."

Wells and his teammates were involved in a gruelling 90-minute boxing session on Friday afternoon, backing up on their morning track work.

Captain Brent Harvey said training had been a lot more intense under Scott than former coach Dean Laidley but that it felt like there was a breath of fresh air through the club.

"We're going into a new $15 million facility in a fortnight's time and with new coaches ... it's just a really exciting time and to have good people back at the footy club like (forwards coach) Brett Allison [too]," he said.

Harvey added that the appointment of Peter Mulkearns as director of sports science would ensure Wells and any other injured players would be in the right shape for the start of the season.