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‘Resilient’ Star Calls Time on AFL Career

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 22 – Sam Docherty overcame two cancer battles and three ACL tears to play 184 AFL games, earning club captaincy and multiple individual honors during his resilient career.

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After twice overcoming cancer and two ACL injuries to fight his way back to the AFL, a Carlton favourite has announced his retirement.

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Carlton 'forever grateful' for retiring champion

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

·Canberra, Australia
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AFL broke the news in Australia on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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