Traded Sam Docherty (2012-2013)

[The Flying Belgian]

Wonder what work he needs on his hip???

 

[Eons]

The risk with Docherty it would seem is his lack of exposed form. Unlike Longer, who has been highly regarded for a long time, Docherty has emerged from the clouds just recently.

The same as Heppell last year. His stocks rose pretty late from memory. I think out of all the draftees he'll play the most games next year.

 

[blynd_freddie]

Wonder what work he needs on his hip???

Was getting a bit a rub down during the first quarter break of one of the TAC finals - yeah hope it's nothing too serious... would like to just put it down to 'growing pains' - guess we'll just have to see how the club managers it.

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I took a photo of the moment around the 59sec mark of the above highlights clip - Sams determination to tackle prevented WHE from scoring a goal. Some have suggested Sam is an Adcock type - IMO the chance of him playing in the midfield will be twice as likely as Jed - This kid has potential with a capital P.

 

[Grimreepah]

Rob Kerr

Having taken Billy Longer with Pick No.8, it was always just going to be a matter of taking the highest ranked remaining player on our list. Sam Docherty was that player and we were very pleased to call his name.

We had identified precision kicking and run as particular areas that needed improvement inside our defensive half, and Sam’s skill set fitted the bill perfectly.

Sam has emerged from outside the TAC Cup program in 2011. He forced his way into the Victoria Country team during the National U18s Carnival and was probably best-on-ground in his first game at that level.

He has maintained good form throughout the season, and we have high hopes of Sam developing into a dashing defender who can cover a range of opponents. His kicking is in the elite category which is a real plus for a half-back flanker. Sam may also develop into a wingman or on-baller down the track, but he can expect to learn the AFL craft in defence.

 

[chopperduck]

It's only a very small sample, but the amount of team things he does in his highlights package is pretty nice to see. I certainly don't notice as many in other players. For someone rated highly for his kicking and drive from defense, he seems a very unselfish and team orientated player. Just about every possession he has in that vid is followed up by a block or sheppard or a pressure act. Very classy, and something i'm sure Vossy will simply love.

 

[Grimreepah]

Early Inside Football top 12 phantom draft
July 14, 2011

Pick 10 – Adelaide

Sam Docherty (Gippsland Power)
Ht: 183cm. Wt: 82kg
Docherty is a rebounding half-back flanker who takes the game on from defence. His greatest attribute is his kicking, which is peerless among right footers. He has been hampered by stress fractures in his back over the past two seasons, which was why he was not included in the original Vic Country squad, but has had a big season with the Power.

 

[Grimreepah]

Stride Sports Management

Brisbane: Sam Docherty, Tom Rockliff, Brent Staker

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Sam coming from Phillip Island played his first game for Gippsland Power in 2011. After an impressive start to the season, he was included in the VIC Country team at the NAB AFL U18 Championships for the last 2 games, winning best on ground honours against WA.

A half back flanker, Sam provides plenty of run from defense with his explosive speed and his outstanding kicking skills mean he has the ability to pin point teammates. His capacity to win one-on-one contests is exceptional and loves providing plenty of rebound 50s from defence. A player who is very composed when he has the football, Sam is excited about the prospect of taking part in a pre-season at the elite level in season 2012.

 

[Grimreepah]

New Lion draftees Sam Docherty, Billy Longer, Elliot Yeo and Patrcik Wearden ready for challenge of top class football

• by: Greg Davis
• From: The Courier-Mail
• November 30, 2011 12:00AM

His journey to senior football also includes a pitstop for hip surgery, but Docherty is confident he will be ready to challenge for a place in Brisbane's first-choice side sooner rather than later in 2012.

Likened to Collingwood's rebounding halfback flanker Heath Shaw, who is renowned for his ability to carry the ball and set up play downfield, Docherty was restricted to stationary drills after reporting for training at Yeronga yesterday alongside fellow draftees Billy Longer, Elliot Yeo and Patrick Wearden.

"I was sitting by the pool in Bali with my laptop while all the boys were jumping in. As soon as my name came up at the draft, we all went nuts. I had to get the next flight home though. It was exciting to get a message (from Brown). He sent us all a message just saying congrats."

 

[Rally]

On a side note, has anyone else been calling him Doch-erty for a while? (i.e as it's spelt) I felt like an idiot hearing it pronounced for the first time. Love the name though, Dock-erty rolls off the tongue beautifully.

 

[dlanod]

I was calling him Do-erty for a while, until I noticed the c in there.

 

[Grimreepah]

Some more phantom drafts:

BigFooty Official

#15 Richmond - Sam Docherty

Height: 183cm, Weight: 85kg,

Docherty has a great combination on skills, speed and smarts that makes him the best available pick in my opinion. Sam initially missed the Vic Country squad due to illness but forced his way into the last two games of the champs after some great games for the Gippsland Power. Docherty made the transition seamlessly, having a huge impact with his signature dash from defence and long pin point kicking earning him BOG honours in his first game at elite interstate level.

Doc plays with a high intensity and as a result his defensive efforts are very good and he really sticks those hard tackles. He has a strong well rounded skill set that clubs would love to build on. Opinion seems to be divided as to whether he can make that transition to the midfield but I'm thinking that over time he can and will. In an AFL environment with improved fitness and conditioning I see him playing on the wing being more damaging with his run and carry further up field and delivering inside 50.

Offsider

Western Bulldogs - 17. Sam Docherty

Next up on my list is Sam Docherty, a tough highly offensive HBF, who is pushing up the draft order quickly and with good reason. He is probably best available here although it gets really close with the next couple of players. He has midfield capabilities although I prefer him as a HBF.

Sam has n excellent right foot, great distance over 60m and he makes good decisions and hits targets. He can take the harder option on occasions, but most of the time it pays off bigtime, however it can badly hurt a team as well if he gets it wrong. He has good hands and is clean, solid overhead and can mark the ball quite well. Defensively he is pretty good, although I would like to see him defend a bit better sometimes, and finding the balance will take time, but he has the ability. Sam has pace, breaks the lines and loves to run with the ball, and take opponents on. He is a very good offensive player and with the zone he will be extra important. I rate him highly and the Doggies have got a steal.

Bulldogsman

PICK 12 – Brisbane - Sam Docherty (Gippsland Power)
Height: 185cm Weight: 83kg Age: 17
Medium Defender
Sam is a half back that is really quick and has good skills even in pressure situations. Can break the lines and deliver the ball pretty well. He has a very high intensity level which makes him good defensively especially in his tackling game. Reads the play well and can get truck load of possessions off half back. He’s a good mark and can cut off attacks. I’m of the opinion that recruiters should pay more attention to these hbf’s. With the way the games been played now, it’s important to have player’s that can rebound well and be able to run through the forward press. Docherty does both well, so he should be in high demand IMO.

Why: Best available. I’m not ashamed to admit that I rate Docherty higher than most. I think Brisbane need some speed and half back options too. McGrath is getting on in age, Drummond is consistently injured and Raines is not a great user of the pill. I think Docherty could perhaps push up on to the wing as well and give them some leg speed.

Windas_Magic

25- STK- Sam Docherty- HBF- 183cm- VIC- A good running half back, who has a very long kick. Has tunnell vision though, and does not look for the shorter option too often. Was not initially part of the Champs series this year, but did play 2 games, where he was nearly best afield. Best available essentially

bombermick

West Coast- 23. Sam Docherty- They don't have too many holes and can afford to go best availiable. He is a very good kick, but has to learn to lower his eyes.

Jonts

14# Sam Docherty-GWS
Why? Sam is a small/mid defender in the Shaw/Johncock mould. GWS need a small defender halfback flank on their list, his kicking is exceptional and somehow it seems to get better when he is under pressure. Can play a shutdown role and then run off when required. He is one of the louder players (on the field wise) in the Vic Country team.
Range? 14-22
Style? Shaw/Johncock

Honanmr11

St Kilda – No.35 – Sam Docherty – Def
Height: 183cm
Player comparison: Grant Birchall
Range: 18-35
Profile: Docherty wasn’t originally part of the Vic Country side at the Under 18 Championships but when he was brought in he was fantastic. Quick dasher from defence who rebounds brilliantly and his kicking is exceptional. He is a great rebounder from defence who isn’t bad one-on-one and is able to keep cool in a crisis.

Foj1

Pick 18 NM Sam Docherty Def/Mid Vic Country
Docherty is a player who really improved throughout the year and I think the sort of player the Kangas will look carefully at. Docherty’s go is he is a classy medium sized footballer who is a very good kick and makes good choices with the footy. He could play a little like Dyson Heppell as that playmaker or outside mid who creates the play. Docherty has more scope to improve his fitness and body shape but there is a lot to work with.

 

[Grimreepah]

The North Melbourne Opinion

[FONT=&quot]The ideal half-back flanker. Has speed, skill, the X Factor and is a genuine risk taker. His defensive shut-down game has been reworked over the last two years and is an ideal pick. Insiders believe the Brisbane Lions (Pick 12) has eyes on this youngster, but could slip back to as far as Pick 18 if all goes right. An excellent acquisition in the loss of Pratty and Brady, and is could shape to being the future of North Melbourne’s defence after Firrito and Scotty Mac hang up the boots. [/FONT]

 

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Gippsland Power Facebook

28 November at 23:55
soooo hot up here!! hahah

Tuesday at 01:16
I'm in modified training because of my hip. Just did boxing!

Sam Docherty Facebook

 

[Grimreepah]

Video: Meet Sam Docherty

Who did you admire as a junior?

Admired Chris Judd and Marc Murphy growing up. I was obviously a Blues supporter so they were the two I really looked up to when I was coming through the ranks.

How are you enjoying Brisbane so far?

It's pretty good actually. It's pretty hot, but I'm loving it up here. The boys have been able to fit me in well so really enjoying it.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Blues supporter... to think I had this kid as my draft favourite.

Get that navy blue bacteria out of him quick fast.

 

[Grimreepah]

From the Gippsland Power facebook page:

Awards night (21st October) final vote tally:

Danny Butcher 60
Shaun Marusic 49
Sam Docherty 47
Ryley Hall 47
Shaun Wyatt 46
Jack Johnstone 45

rest of awards

 

[irel]

Love that "combover"

 

[blynd_freddie]

From the Gippsland Power facebook page:

Awards night (21st October) final vote tally:

Danny Butcher 60
Shaun Marusic 49
Sam Docherty 47
Ryley Hall 47
Shaun Wyatt 46
Jack Johnstone 45

rest of awards

Thought I would check to see if Sam might have 'won' on an average per game - nup but up to 2nd.

Danny Butcher 60 - 19 games - 3.16 av pts/gm
Sam Docherty 47 - 16 - 2.94
Shaun Marusic 49 - 18 - 2.72
Shaun Wyatt 46 - 18 - 2.55
Ryley Hall 47 - 19 - 2.47
Jack Johnstone 45 - 19 - 2.37

If I am reading this correctly, it seems that the Gippsland Power votes given by the coach is based on the Lions 5-4-3-2-1 system.

 

[Grimreepah]

Link ....

Sam Docherty will inherit the No.1 jumper from Mitch Clark.

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Sam Docherty, No.12 pick in this year's NAB AFL Draft, will wear the No.1, worn by former Lion Mitch Clark.

In an ironic twist, Docherty was the player the Lions drafted with the pick they received from Melbourne in exchange for Clark.

 

[LIONHART]

i wonder if he wanted it or if he was offered it, there is always something 'mystique' about the number 1.

 

[Grimreepah]

@MattBain9

@gholizadeh_9 signed off on Sammy Docherty (pick 12) from the Lions today, and then Mascoulis (WCE) and Minchington (St Kilda) tomorrow..

@MattBain9

@gholizadeh_9 yeh plenty of upside. He breaks lines and can pin point a target. Good modern day half back flanker!

 

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Drafts and Trading Board

Watched him play in the carnival vs W.A. Clearly best on ground playing a Grant Birchall type roll of the back flank. Good decision maker with great foot skills. Would love to see him wearing the brown and gold.

I don't think he's like Hurn at all tbh.

His kicking is damaging, but it's not the god-like kicking I've heard in media circles and around here.

Hurn has him covered by a fair distance, Brad McKenzie is alot more like Shannon Hurn in terms of kicking.

Docherty has pace to burn, something Hurn doesn't have.

Docherty is your true 100m player off half back.

Adcock is a comparison I've heard, and it's a good one imo. Shades of Yarran in his carry, but thats about it.

Didn't test at the combine, but having seen him play, his 20m sprint would be in the low 2.90's possibly high 2.8's.

His pace in transition off half back will be his weapon at AFL level, not his kicking imo, he might be in the top 20% of kicks in the league when he gets there.

Hurn's in the top 1%.

Docherty is the best kick in the draft hands down.

He plays with AFL tempo and if he can make the transition into the midfield, he will end up being one of the best three players from this draft.

Jed Adcock isn't an accurate comparison IMO.

 

[Grimreepah]

All I want for Christmas is…

Sam Docherty - a spoonful of cement

I'm guessing this is a sign of frustration at his hip injury. Either that or he cries a lot.

 

[Grimreepah]

Link ....

Draftee Sam Docherty has just had hip surgery but is not expected to miss too much time.

Docherty has had an injury hiccup but is expected to be back well in time for the season's start.

photo courtesy of Jorgo

 

[Grimreepah]

Docherty focussed on recovery
2:30 PM Thu 12 Jan, 2012

“I’ll hopefully start running next week and probably join full training next month,” Docherty said.

“That means I should be ready for when the season starts. It’s almost perfect timing.”

Although he is making good progress with his recovery, it is probably still too early to determine whether he’ll be ready to play in the pre-season competition.

“I think that might be a bit ambitious,” Docherty said.

“But we’ll see what happens. I’m not 100% sure yet.”

Docherty said that the rehabilitation process has certainly opened his eyes to the meticulous preparation required to play at the elite level.

“In the rehab group you have to do a lot of different stuff. It’s mainly based around getting what you need done - that means not doing any more or any less,” he said.

photo courtesy of jorgo