Ricky Stuart has a decision to make on Jarrod Croker - and it'll decide whether the Raiders veteran goes down in the rugby league history books as a good, or a great player.
Croker will run out for his 300th NRL game on Friday night and eventually retire a one-club legend, that much is for sure.
What remains to be seen is just when that retirement date will be.
The 32-year-old was at long odds to play another NRL game - let alone chalk up his 300th - heading into 2023, the fourth and final year of his current contract.
'Got to put the handlebars down': Why Ricky will decide Croker's place in NRL history books
Raiders sharpen their forks for Warriors battle
The Green Machine have made some significant changes to their squad ahead of the highly anticipated clash against the Warriors at GIO Stadium Canberra.
According to raiders.com.au, the team has reduced their squad to 19 players, which means they have left out a few players who were previously in the mix.
This move is aimed at strengthening the team's chances of winning the game, as the Warriors are known to be a formidable opponent.
'Toddy taught me how to be a professional': Croker's tribute to Carney before 300th Raiders game
Jarrod Croker has identified former wild child Todd Carney as the first person who taught him how to be a professional sportsman.
Carney and Croker, who celebrates 300 games for the Raiders on Friday evening, have known each other for more than 20 years, since they were youngsters growing up in Goulburn.
Now 37 and running league programs for disadvantaged youngsters on the Gold Coast, Carney will be one of the thousands of fans who pack into GIO Stadium to celebrate Croker's special occasion and will be spending the night at his former teammate's home after the game.
When asked who had been influential in his career, 32-year-old Croker...
