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Blues star reveals concerns over slippery MCG turf

Carlton defender Sam Docherty, who has a history of knee injuries, was on edge before playing on the recently relaid MCG turf in round one.

Inspiring Docherty signs new two-year deal with Blues

Inspiring Docherty signs new two-year deal with Blues

Having overcome two rounds of chemotherapy, Sam Docherty has continued on from last year's stellar comeback by signing a two-year deal with Carlton.

Bolton showboating criticised by Hardwick

Bolton showboating criticised by Hardwick

Richmond livewire Shai Bolton has stirred up controversy by taunting Carlton's Sam Docherty as he ran into an open goal during their AFL clash.

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Tigers hold off Blues in tight AFL tussle

Three goals from Harry McKay in the final quarter couldn't lift Carlton over the line as they suffered a 15-point defeat to AFL rivals Richmond.

Swan veteran Kennedy out for 8-10 weeks

Sydney veteran Josh Kennedy will help out with some coaching duties while he spends the next two months on the sidelines with a serious hamstring injury.

Swans' Kennedy cops one-match AFL ban

Sydney co-captain Josh Kennedy is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and also faces a one-match AFL ban for striking.

Hamstrung Kennedy out of AFL action

Swans' Josh Kennedy will be scrutinised by the AFL match review officer over a high hit on Blues' Sam Docherty but has bigger concerns over a hamstring injury.

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Curnow, Blues hold off Swans in AFL

Curnow, Blues hold off Swans in AFL

Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow booted six goals as the Blues resisted a stern challenge from Sydney to win their AFL clash by 15 points.

Sam Docherty provides much-needed light on disappointing day for footy to lift Carlton past Richmond

Sam Docherty provides much-needed light on disappointing day for footy to lift Carlton past Richmond

On a day in which the worst elements of footy were yet again made uncomfortably clear, Sam Docherty's Carlton return provided a timely reminder of what good the game can do.

Simple plan for Sam Docherty in AFL return

Simple plan for Sam Docherty in AFL return

Former Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty will make his AFL comeback against Richmond in a boost for the Blues' defence.

Sam Docherty back for Blues' AFL opener

Sam Docherty back for Blues' AFL opener

Carlton defender Sam Docherty will make his AFL comeback in round one, following a recurrence of his testicular cancer in late 2021.

Blues' Docherty eyes heroic AFL comeback

Blues' Docherty eyes heroic AFL comeback

Former Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty will be considered for an extraordinary AFL comeback in round one, just months after battling cancer for a second time.

Sam Docherty close to making inspirational AFL return for Carlton following cancer battle

Sam Docherty close to making inspirational AFL return for Carlton following cancer battle

Carlton says Docherty is "still a chance" to play in round one, with the former Blues co-captain making significant progress after undergoing chemotherapy last year to treat testicular cancer for the second time.

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