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Jarrod Croker will earn an NRL recall and reclaim the Canberra Raiders' captaincy as he revives his top grade career.
Croker has played just one NRL game since 2021 but returns to Canberra's starting side against the ladder-leading Brisbane Broncos on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old has spent the opening five rounds in Canberra's NSW Cup side amid external fear he would be left stranded on 292 NRL games.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has swung the axe and named veteran Jarrod Croker to start, while the Wests Tigers have changed their spine again.
The Sea Eagles have received a timely boost for their clash against the reigning premiers, while the Eels welcome back one of their best.
The Bulldogs are in the midst of a worrying injury crisis while the Dolphins have replaced Anthony Milford as their halves woes continue.
The Raiders are reported to have some promising talent in their junior grades coming through and are now preparing to cut loose senior players.
Canberra is reportedly planning to clean out its roster after a disastrous start to its 2023 campaign.
With just one win from the opening five rounds, the heat has been on Ricky Stuart, despite the club recently extending his contract through to the end of 2025.
It has left a top squad overhaul as the club’s only real option to turn around its fortunes.
The Raiders are reported to have some promising talent in their junior grades coming...