Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has revealed he won't be pick Jarrod Croker next week to ensure the veteran celebrates his 300th game in Canberra.
Croker, 32, played his 299th NRL game in an emotional win over the Rabbitohs on Saturday, but he'll be rested against the Wests Tigers next Friday.
Stuart wants to set a ground record at GIO Stadium on June 9 when the veteran centre becomes the second person to play 300 games for Canberra.
'It's not Jarrod's call': Raiders' shock Croker move for 300th as Ricky makes bold demand
'Do it for Corey': Ricky leads support for Raiders star after seizure as player pact revealed
Ricky Stuart and Josh Papali'i have led outpouring of support for Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera after he suffered a frightening mid-game seizure.
Stuart revealed his concerns over Harawira-Naera and his family, while Papali'i revealed the players made a pact to win the game for their mate.
It was awful, I just spoke to the doctors and they said he had a seizure and they unsure in regards to why, but it doesn't seem to be because of any contact to the head, Stuart said on Fox League.'Awful': Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera suffers mid-game seizure
Frightening scenes hit Saturday night's clash between the Raiders and Rabbitohs when Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a seizure, but he's conscious, speaking and in the best care.
The Raiders outlasted the Rabbitohs 33-26 at Sydney Olympic Park, but the win played out as a sub-story after the game was brought to a long halt in the 66th minute.
About 30 seconds after taking a hit-up, Harawira-Naera had a fit, hit the deck and was seen convulsing, as Raiders and Rabbitohs players gathered to block the public from seeing the distressing scenes.
A medicab was ordered onto the...
