Raiders captain Jarrod Croker said the opportunity to bow out with long-time teammate Jack Wighton and finish on his own terms were major factors in his retirement announcement on Monday.
Croker will hang up the boots after 15 seasons in the NRL, where he played over 300 games for the Raiders in an illustrious career that at a time last year looked in doubt after a serious shoulder injury.
The 32-year-old was surrounded by his wife Brittany and children Rory and Tate at Raiders HQ to make the announcement which will see Croker finish up at season's end.
The chance to bow out...