What It Takes

The inspirational memoir of the former Carlton Football Club captain who twice survived cancer, returning to the game braver and stronger after each recovery.

Sam Docherty was the heart of Carlton Football Club during his 171-game career. Born to a footy-obsessed family on Phillip Island, Sam grew up aspiring to play for his beloved Carlton, a dream that finally came true in 2012 after a short stint at Brisbane Lions.

Despite injuries blighting his start at the club, he soon became a star fi...