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The Canberra Raiders have confirmed their new leadership structure for 2024 following the retirement of Jarrod Croker.
After co-captaining the team during his final year, Croker leaves the overall leadership of the green machine to Elliott Whitehead, who takes over as stand-alone captain.
Whitehead's leadership will be backed up by Jamal Fogarty, with the experienced halfback named vice-captain.
Halfback Jamal Fogarty is making his demands known early, reminding Canberra's youthful spine they will need to blend both brawn and brains if they want to be taken seriously as an NRL premiership threat in 2024.
The Raiders scraped their way into the top eight last season and their squad, particularly in the key positions, is in a state of flux.
Fogarty, who was named Elliott Whitehead's deputy as vice captain on Friday, is the only spine player assured of a starting berth to kick off round one.
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In a move that cements his status as a true leader on and off the field, Jamal Fogarty has been named vice-captain for the Canberra Raiders in the upcoming 2024 season, according to a report on raiders.com.au.
With Elliott Whitehead at the helm as club captain, this announcement comes as no surprise, especially after the retirement of former co-captain Jarrod Croker at the end of last season.
Fogarty has proven himself as one of the team's most consistent players since joining the Raiders in 2022, showing his dedication and skill in 39 matches.
As the team's halfback, his ability to control the game and make crucial decisions influenced the decision to elevate him to the vice-captaincy role, ensuring that the team has a capable leader on the field if Whitehead is unable to fulfill his duties.