Canberra Raiders NRL News

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One of the big talking points heading into round 14 of the NRL premiership has been something that was never going to happen.

The Canberra Raiders claimed a wild 20-19 thriller over the Wests Tigers in Campbelltown but the biggest conversation starter was the decision to rest Jarrod Croker ahead of his 300th game.
The 32-year-old Croker has been a loyal and reliable servant and Raiders coach Ricky Stuart stunned the NRL when he announced last week that the veteran centre would not play in round 14 in order to play his 300th match in front of his home crowd.

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The Canberra Times

Jamal Fogarty sunk his boot into the Wests Tigers - but not before a Tom Starling sin bin turned the game on its head.

And then Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart took aim at the critics of his decision to rest club legend Jarrod Croker so he could play his 300^th NRL game at home next week.

Fogarty scored two tries - set up with his own kicks - and then set up another - also with a kick - as the Canberra Raiders got out to an 18-0 lead.

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Fox League

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart got the win over the Wests Tigers on Friday night but it didn't stop him blowing up deluxe in his post-game press conference.

Stuart took aim at the officials almost as soon as he sat down for the presser but was largely composed - until he was asked about Jarrod Croker.

Stuart controversially rested Croker for the game to ensure the Green Machine legend would play his 300th NRL game in Canberra next week.

The decision drew criticism and Stuart was boiling point when asked if the Raiders missed their captain against the Tigers.

When did we miss him, mate? You reckon Jarod would have stopped those three...

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