Ahead of their trip to Brisbane to face the Broncos on Saturday night, Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty said the playing group was buzzing for Jarrod Croker's return.
"He's had a tough couple of years, battling injuries," Fogarty said.
"To see him coming out the other end just makes everyone so cheerful around the club and everyone's smiling.
"Everyone loves Toots (Croker), more importantly as a person first, he's one of the most humble people for someone that's done so much for this club.
"I don't think his blood pressure gets over 80, he's very calm and composed. Us edges, we need that senior voice with the calmness when it's a bit chaotic.
"We all know what Toots can do on his day, and everyone's just generally excited."