Sam Docherty has weighed in on the controversy late in the Carlton Essendon match on Sunday night involving Blues forward Harry McKay.

McKay milked 41 seconds off the clock, 11 seconds over the limit for a set shot, with the Blues holding on in a narrow five-point win.

“It’s very smart play from Harry,” Docherty said on 3AW Football.

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