We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
For all the accolades Jarrod Croker has received throughout his rugby league career, this is one he probably never anticipated.
The Canberra Raiders legend, who will play his 300th NRL game on Friday night, will have a race named after him at the upcoming meeting at Thoroughbred Park later this month.
Croker has a long association with the horse racing industry, owning a number of runners and signing on board as a Canberra Race Club ambassador.
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have announced that they will not be following in the footsteps of the Canberra Raiders in attempting to manipulate a home game for Daly Cherry-Evans' 300th NRL appearance.
The Sea Eagles face the St.
George Illawarra Dragons at home in round 23, before playing the Sydney Roosters away at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
It's one thing to hear Jarrod Croker say he's doing it for family. But it's another thing to see it.
His beautiful, young family's been everywhere with the Canberra Raiders captain this week.
Whether it's holding son Rory for the entirety of his official press conference. Or out at The Canberra Times' photoshoot at Canberra Stadium.