.RaidersCanberra coach Ricky Stuart has made the stunning admission he asked star player and co-captain Jarrod Croker to retire as the veteran closes in on the 300 game milestone. NRL 7NEWS
Last year, the 32-year-old had his season cut short in June due to a shoulder injury, having spent most of the early part of the season in reserve grade.
“He has persisted and persisted and persisted. To his credit, he said ‘I’m just happy to help the club and help the young blokes if I’m playing second grade’. He just loves the game.Croker is only four games away from reaching the magical 300 game achievement and Stuart is proud of his star’s achievement.
Two quick Canterbury crosses threatened to make a game of it at 22-18, and a late penalty try to Hayze Perham pulled the Bulldogs back within four points as the minutes ticked down.
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