Aussie Test debutant Brendan Doggett has revealed a chat with former Adelaide AFL star Jason Porplyzia saved his career.

Doggett was first selected in a Test squad seven years ago, but has been forced to wait patiently for his time to come.

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That was finally presented to him this week due to the unfortunate injury to Josh Hazlewood.

It’s been a long time coming for Doggett, who was nearly forced to give up on his career five years ago.

Doggett moved from Queensland to South Australia in 2021, but dealt with a series of injuries throughout his first three seasons in his new state.

However, a chat with Porplyzia proved to be a turning point.

“I hit a point in South Australia where I thought I was going to be done j

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