{"product_id":"what-it-takes-sam-docherty","title":"What it Takes - Sam Docherty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardback\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspirational memoir of the former Carlton Football Club captain who twice survived cancer, returning to the game braver and stronger after each recovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam 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 with dreams of playing for his beloved Carlton, a dream that finally came true in 2012 after a short stint at Brisbane Lions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite injuries blighting his start to the club, he soon became a star fixture for the Blues, becoming a John Nicholls Medallist in 2016, All-Australian in 2017 and appointed as co-captain of Carlton from 2019 to 2021. But off field, things weren’t always so easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn that time, he overcame testicular cancer twice, at one point returning to the field a mere five months after finishing chemotherapy. Refusing to let his illness define him, Docherty used his time on the sidelines to mentor and coach his teammates, always looking for a silver lining – and becoming an inspiration to the country in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of never-before-told anecdotes from the MCG, this is a story of true heroism, grit, and the wisdom that comes when you’ve faced the worst. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished July 28, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nice Stack Of Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45147608907976,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5567\/6360\/files\/Whatittakes.jpg?v=1784769726","url":"https:\/\/nicestackofbooks.myshopify.com\/products\/what-it-takes-sam-docherty","provider":"Nice Stack Of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}