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“Why Not?” The Case Behind Carlton Picking Sam Docherty For Their Elimination Final

One of the most intriguing names facing selection for Carlton’s elimination final next week will be Sam Docherty.

Docherty – who tore his ACL at the Gabba in the opening round – is pushing his case to return to the Blues outfit at the same venue six months later.

And – as Nathan Jones unpacked on Footy Talk – it’s an inclusion that could trump the likes of Curnow, McKay, Saad, McGovern and more for one reason.

“I think from a morale-boosting (perspective), why not?” he began.

“You’ve got one shot, have a crack. His inclusion could be from a heart and energy and emotional perspective, they’ve got to draw on all of that…”

CARLTON’S ELIMINATION FINAL SELECTION UNPACKED:

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