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UNCOVERED: Sam docherty - The Untold Story

Sam Docherty on football after cancer and life after football: ‘I was a frontman for something bigger’

The former Carlton co-captain on the hardships that took him to ‘rock bottom’ and the ‘obsession’ that helped him carve out a 13-year AFL career

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'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues

Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.

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'No hard feelings': Blues skipper moves past criticism

Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.

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'World of hurt': AFL great's cancer warning for men

Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake.

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Carlton coach's job 'absolutely' safe for Gather Round

Carlton coach Michael Voss faces another week of fierce scrutiny, but has received support from his playing group and former captain Sam Docherty.

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'Targeted' Blues enjoy victorious finale to horror week

It wasn't pretty, but Carlton's win over Richmond was cause for celebration in the eyes of coach Michael Voss after a tough week in the spotlight.

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From the Pocket: Docherty’s voice memo highlights impossible job facing modern AFL coaches

The former Carlton player’s leaked message to Daniel Gorringe shows how a podcaster can inflict as much damage as Errol Gulden’s left boot

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Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues

For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.

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Voss attempts to move past Blues' off-field woes

Carlton coach Michael Voss isn't dwelling on fierce criticism or fresh reports that the club approached Collingwood's Craig McRae about taking the reins.

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Blues star Curnow responds to AFL trade rumours

Carlton forward Charlie Curnow has opened up on his plans for the future after being linked with trade moves to Gold Coast, Sydney and Geelong in recent days.

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Hawks on Blues cruise to deny Docherty fairytale finish

Sam Docherty has signed off with a goal and bowed to the crowd, but finals-bound Hawthorn proved far too strong in the Carlton stalwart's farewell appearance.

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Carlton determined to send Docherty off a winner

Carlton have inspiration personified in two-time cancer survivor Sam Docherty as the Blues attempt to win in his final game before retirement.

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Sam Docherty exits the game with respect that transcends allegiances

The Carlton player may not have the accolades or highlights reel of many of the greats but he retires with just as much admiration

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Hawks 'villains' out to spoil Blues' Docherty farewell

Carlton have plenty to play for as Jacob Weitering plays his 200th game in Sam Docherty's farewell match, but finals hopefuls Hawthorn want to ruin the party.

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Retiring champion Docherty's words for Carlton star

After beating cancer twice and overcoming three ACL injuries, Carlton's Sam Docherty will exit the AFL after one last game.

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Frustrated Blues seek answers ahead of Pies blockbuster

Carlton's AFL finals hopes are already on a knife's edge ahead of the 30th annual Peter Mac Cup clash with traditional rivals Collingwood in round four.

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Brisbane quick to land knockout blow on Carlton but far tougher tests await

The Blues talked as though they were all chips-in but paid the price for hedging their bets as the Lions cruised into an AFL semi-final

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'Not over yet': Docherty inspires as Blues aim higher

Sam Docherty's remarkably swift return from injury has inspired Carlton coach Michael Voss after an AFL finals loss to Brisbane that exposed their frailties.

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No fuss, no demons as Docherty eyes Gabba return

Buoyed by Sam Docherty's return, Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his side has the weapons to make an AFL finals mark despite their poor recent form.

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Guide to the Brisbane Lions v Carlton elimination final

Key facts about the AFL elimination final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton.

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Brisbane more focused on themselves rather than Carlton

The Lions' finals rookies have been reminded not to overplay their hand in an AFL elimination final with Carlton at the Gabba.

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Bulldogs won't risk Smith like Blues with Docherty

Bailey Smith is back training fully, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the club will not be rushing the midfielder back from an ACL injury.

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Remarkable Gabba return personifies Docherty: Weitering

Carlton's Sam Docherty will make his comeback from a knee reconstruction in an elimination final, returning just 183 days after suffering the injury.

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Carlton's Docherty firms for shock finals comeback

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has no doubt Sam Docherty is ready to return from a knee reconstruction for the Blues' elimination final against Brisbane.

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Blues won't scupper Docherty's hopes of miracle return

Carlton veteran Sam Docherty remains hopeful of making a once-unlikely comeback from an ACL tear in the finals, with coach Michael Voss keeping the door open.

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