Sam Docherty shares incredible news just hours after announcing miracle comeback for Carlton’s finals push
Sam Docherty has stunned fans with another piece of amazing news after announcing that he is expecting his second child with wife Natalie.
Just hours after confirming he will play a part in this year’s finals for Carlton, the veteran defender and his wife revealed they will welcome a second child to their young family.
Showing off her baby bump while their baby daughter held aloft a photo of the ultrasound, Natalie posted on Instagram: ‘We cannot wait to meet you little one.’
Fans and friends flooded the comments with supportive remarks following the incredible announcement.
‘Omg!!!! Can today get any better for you guys,’ one fan said. ‘Congratulations so happy.’
Another added: ‘What a day of amazing news!! so happy for the both of you.’
A third fan said: ‘It’s the week of amazing DOC news!’
Earlier on Tuesday, Docherty was named by Carlton to play in their elimination final clash against Brisbane this weekend, marking an unbelievable comeback having ruptured his ACL just six months ago.
Sam Docherty has announced he is expecting another child with his wife Natalie
The inspirational Carlton defender has beaten cancer twice and bounced back from a serious knee injury he picked up 183 days ago
It is the third time that the 30-year-old has required knee reconstruction, making his 183-day turnaround all the more remarkable.
Docherty has also beaten testicular cancer twice and his grit and determination has made him a hero among footy fans all over Australia.
‘He is just a great story. He has done a lot of work (and) he has been doing that for a good month, six weeks, of training,’ Blues captain Patrick Cripps said.
‘He has put his hand up but the coaches have got to pick a side they think is best.
‘Personally I love playing with him. He has been through a lot, we have been through a lot together and he is a guy you trust on a footy field.
‘If he gets picked, you know he’s going to perform.’
