Sam DOCHERTY

2017 Digest:   Went to another level last year and won best-and-fairest. He’s the glue needed by a backline that can be torn open.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Rich	Found enough ball but impact not at levels he has previously displayed. Tried hard.	6
2	Melb	Dropped off well in back half to halt Dees’ surges, but will want to forget being run down by Garlett late in final term.	7
3	Ess	Last term he lifted when the side needed it. Able to control the last 10 minutes playing loose behind the ball.	7
4	GCS	Took 13 marks in the back half, mostly as a spare. But the Suns bypassed him well. Did what he could.	7
5	Port	Given a lesson of man on man marking by Robbie Gray in the third term.	3
6	Syd	Ran hard all day to gather team high 39 disposals. Some were ‘cheapies’ behind the ball but certainly played his role well.	8
7	Coll	Sweeping role in the defensive zone and turned in another fine rebounder’s game.	7
8	StK	Another stellar performance. Had it 26 times and used the pill beautifully.	8
9	Frem	Played the role of goal keeper and had 27 possessions. Controlled the first half.	8
10	NM	Drifted forward after half time to break the contest open with two goals. Won a mountain of ball across half back.	8
11		Bye.
12	GWS	Rebounder gave his side plenty of it all night. Ability to get behind the ball and drill it forward was a constant for the team.	9
13	GCS	Afforded plenty of space and torched the Suns in the first half. Any chance of an opponent on him?	8
14	Rich	Brought his own footy again across half back then shifted into midfield later on. Died out of the game a touch.	7
15	Adel	Played as the plus one and everything Carlton did went through him in defence.	7
16	Melb	Ball winner got off the chain at times to gran usual bevy of possessions. Always involved in the game.	8
17	WB	Not as dominant as he can be from half back despite the fact he grabbed 29 disposals. Played more up the ground.	6
18	Bris	Constantly mopped up across half back. He lacked teammates with the same commitment.	7
19	Geel	Effectiveness well down on usual but worked hard; 29 disposals but only 20 effective. Cats nullified him well.	6
20	Ess	Allowed to free-wheel across half back and made most of it to win 27 possessions. Intercepted well when he could.	7
21	WCE	Tagged by Mark Hutchings in the first half. Got released and had more of a say from there.	6
22	Haw	David Parkin medallist. Led from the front down back. Used the pill beautifully. Surely stamped an All-Australian spot?	9
23	Syd	Started well but the weight of numbers got the better of him. Battled on but down on usual high standards.	6

2016 Season

1	Rich	Won ball well in back half and showed uncharacteristic aggression. Steady evening.	7
2	Syd	Provided good rebound from defence. Led well and displayed loads of courage.	7
3	GCS	Provided great drive off half back and also worked well defensively.	8
4	WB	Among the best with a workmanlike effort sweeping across half back.	6
5	Frem	Courageously threw himself at marking contests. Was important.	6
6	Ess	Fumbled at times and skills were off the mark on occasions. Won 19 of his touches in uncontested fashion.	5
7	Coll	Good contributor at half back. Used the ball well and filled holes when required.	7
8	Port	A star across half back. Read the ball quicker than most and was composed under pressure.	8
9	NM	Developing into an A-grader at half back. Put himself in good spots and used ball well.	7
10	Geel	Great effort to rebound with authority from half back all day. In career-best form.	8
11	Bris	Not as prominent as previous weeks but still provided usual acts of courage.	6
12	StK	Continued his good form of late and was creative all day.	6
14	GWS	Among Carlton’s best in superb display across half back. A pillar of consistency this season.	8
15	Coll	Not at his best but still provided decent drive and usual desperation from defence.	6
16	Adel	Racked up stats from the back half and among best. One fumble cost a goal.	7
17	WCE	Played loose man in back half a lot and read play beautifully. Among best.	7
18	Syd	Found space well to provide a lot of run and carry out of defensive half.	7
19	Haw	Continues to shine from half back. Linked up well and used the ball effectively.	7
20	StK	Had hands full at stages defensively but still provided decent drive off half back.	6
21	Bris	Solid in defence and beat his starting opponent Lester.	6
22	Melb	Continued strong form at half back. Marked well in the conditions and used ball well.	7
23	Ess	Under the pump in defence but never stopped running and contesting.	7

2015 Season

1	Rich	Good worker in close for his side.	7
2	WCE	Provided great run from half back to set up others further afield.	5
3	Ess	Battled hard down back and at least tried to provide some run. Steady.	6
4	StK	Not significant, quite subdued on recent efforts.	4
5	Coll	Steady battler at half back.	5
6	Bris	Among the best with run and rebound at half back but Green got away.	6
7	GWS	Got plenty of the ball but wasn’t able to make much happen going forward.	6
8	Geel	On sheer fact he has been good this year it would be harsh to label him putrid.	4
9	Syd	Under pressure across half back but kept battling.	6
10	Adel	Kicking out of defence let him down. Missed targets were costly.	4
12	Port	Rebounded when he could and got in the way to thwart Power at times.	7
13	GCS	Going well but appeared to hurt a hamstring late in the game.	6
14		Hamstring.
15		Hamstring.
16	Frem	A four-quarter performer. Tried hard.	6
17	Haw	Courageous act late In third but made some mistakes. Not a great night.	3
18	NM	Good in patches and used ball fairly well. Enjoyed a nice season.	6
19	Coll	Copped a knock on shoulder and had his hands full with Fasolo.	5
20	Bris	Had a stint tagging Zorko and with some effect.	6
21	Melb	Half-back role and played it superbly. Rebounded well and was poised.	7
22	GWS	Steady game in defence with nine marks and 20-odd possessions.	6
23		Hip.

2014 Season

1		Quad.
2		Knee.
3	VFL	Back after injury layoff and did well with 15 touches.	-
4	VFL	In everything early and was good for the rest of the game.	-
5	VFL	Did well early and used the ball well. Drifted out late.	-
6	VFL	OK at half back but was a star.	-
7	Coll	Late inclusion for debut. In defence on Blair and others. Showed enough.	5
8	StK	Did some good things off a wing and iced effort with two handy goals.	7
10	Adel	Big game. Work-rate enormous and two goals included a ripper.	6
11	Bris	Did well and appears to be a rare positive to emerge from Carlton’s season.	7
12	Geel	Quietly went about winning plenty of ball to help side keep the pressure on.	7
13	Haw	Failed to get into the game to any degree and just the six effective disposals.	2
14	GWS	Young midfielder very quiet and used the ball at only 61 per cent.	4
15	Coll	Battled away in the midfield and used the ball pretty well. Handy enough.	6
16	StK	Kept pumping along for four quarters. Two nice goals.	6
17	Syd	Struggled to get his teeth into the game and make an impact.	4
18	NM	Did well predominantly on Dal Santo.	6
19	Frem	Efficiency down a tad but got into right spots and steady across four quarters.	6
20	GCS	Good across half back with run and carry. A handy pick-up for the Blues.	7
21	Geel	Huge first half then faded – 10 contested possessions indicative of work-rate.	6
22	Port	Needs to tidy up his disposal efficiency and hit more targets cleanly.	4
23	Ess	Impressive display across half back. Ran, marked strongly and used it well.	7
QF		-
SF		-
PF		-
GF		-

2013 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1	NEAFL	Got better as the game wore on. Great drive.	-
2	NEAFL	Very good outing rotating through the centre.	-
3	NEAFL	Very good off half-back, lots of run.	-
4	NM	First-gamer looks a likely type after a busy display.	6
5	Melb	On late as a sub and had an impact with his run and clean hands.	2
6	NEAFL	Brisbane’s best. Big chance for a senior recall.	-
7	NEAFL	Bye.	-
8	NEAFL	Influential off half-back. Among Lions’ best.	-
9	Carl	Even effort across half back. Showed some dash.	5
10	Coll	Sub came on in third term and did a few things.	3
12	Frem	Sub came on for Black in third term and was OK.	3
13	Geel	Went about his business in a polished fashion. Some big upside.	5
14	Haw	Only quiet until subbed off in third term.	3
15		Back.
16	NEAFL	Played at half-back and on the ball, impressive.	-
17	Melb	Late inclusion and handled the conditions well by using the ball to advantage.	5
18	Port	Started as the sub and played all of the final quarter for McGrath.	3
19	StK	OK without having a huge impact.	4
20	Rich	Came on as a sub in the third quarter and got into the contest.	6
21	GWS	Worked his way through game nicely and easily among best.	7
22	WB	Tracking Dahlhaus and worked very hard.	5
23		Rested.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Brisbane

5	NEAFL	First game back and got better as the game wore on.	-
6	NEAFL	Continues to work back to full match fitness.	-
7	NEAFL	Doc still a long way off.	-
8	NEAFL	Continues to work back to full fitness after hip surgery.	-
10	NEAFL	Best game so far after off-season hip surgery.	-
12	NEAFL	Big game with 27 touches. Starting to look the goods.	-
13	NEAFL	Used the ball well and broke the lines. Going well.	-
14	NEAFL	31 possessions and used each of them beautifully.	-
15	NEAFL	Down a bit on recent weeks but still contributed.	-
16	NEAFL	Used the ball well and gave great drive. One of the best.	-
17	NEAFL	Nearing a senior debut with another classy display.	-
19	NEAFL	Good again with 23 possessions across half back.	-
21	NEAFL	20 disposals across half back.	-
22	NEAFL	Huge with 35 touches and three goals in the midfield.	-
23	NEAFL	Shifted back to defence and played his role well.	-
SF	NEAFL	Started well but from there was a bit plain. OK though.	-