NRL expert Phil Gould has described Canberra's decision to rest Jarrod Croker this Friday as "interesting" with the club intending on celebrating his 300th match at home against the Warriors on June 9.
Croker's return to the Raiders side has rejuvenated the Green Machine, with the team currently sitting seventh on the ladder thanks to an upset 33-26 win over the Rabbitohs.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart confirmed the move in the post-match press conference at the weekend, describing it as a way to look after the club's loyal fans.