WORTH the wait.
It’s taken three seasons of the Summer Sessions podcast to get Sam Docherty behind the mic, but now that he’s here, he’s holding nothing back.
A new dad of two, a defender-turned midfielder and a self-proclaimed pest, ‘Doc’ wears many hats in life, but overall good guy is definitely the most notable.
Listen now below or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:28 - The podcast tour is almost over, so we’re glad Doc was able to squeeze us in.
1:48 - A big Summer Sessions fan, Doc was ready for the first question. He tried to be obscure but ended up being basic.
3:06 - With baby Myles joining the crew just weeks ago, Doc is adjusting to life as a father of two. He’s adamant that he and wife Nat will never be outnumbered.
4:27 - What are the chances that our No.13, No.14 and No.15 all have babies in that order?
6:10 - Doc has an appreciation for the strong family aspect of a football club.
7:31 - After a rampant rehab period, the veteran is feeling fresh and ready to tackle the 2025 season.
9:35 - The leadup to the elimination final was huge for Doc, and the crash following was warranted. Apparently recovering from an ACL injury in six months is ‘a bit of fun’.
13:15 - Doc has ‘proud dad’ vibes for Jeff (Matt Carroll) as he fought his way back onto the Carlton list.
14:52 - The young fellas at the Club make the 31-year-old cringe at times, but he’s happy that they feel safe enough to be themselves.
16:02 - Doc is never going to stop stitching people up… it’s who he is as a person.
18:10 - The defenders are a close-knit group, but now that Doc is on the other side, he has some dirt to dish on the co-captain down back.
19:30 - It might surprise fans who the Club’s No.1 grumpy boy is.
20:50 - There are a few pump-ups to share around in a tough pre-season.
23:17 - If you’re playing AFL fantasy and thinking about choosing Doc, this is the section for you.
24:37 - Ollie Hollands is having a similar career trajectory to Doc.
26:00 - Is Nick Austin only drafting Carlton supporters? We’re not unhappy with the strategy.
27:34 - Despite Lachie Cowan idolising Doc as a child, he’s changed his tune since meeting the man.
28:28 - Doc sadly doesn’t get on the PS5 as much as he used to. His teammates definitely took advantage of that.
29:21 - Pitto and Doc don’t mind helping each other out with their coursework.
30:00 - Without Kade Simpson, Doc could’ve been a very different player.
32:00 - There will be many people that have contributed to the Carlton legacy when Doc’s career is done.
33:35 - The veteran has done a complete 180 on whether he’ll coach post-footy.
36:45 - It was a full circle moment for Doc when Michael Voss arrived at IKON Park.
39:25 - As a childhood Bluebagger, it’s tough for Doc to choose his top three Carlton players.
41:33 - If you’re not into obscure Carlton players, skip this chat.
42:51 - Why does Sam Docherty play football? Sorry for the wrap up.
