Jarrod Croker was set to see out his stellar NRL career in the NSW Cup earlier this year as he battled to recover from an injury-riddled 2022.
To hear Croker talk about his injury toll is akin to a shopping list with multiple surgeries on his knees and shoulders.
At one stage, coach Ricky Stuart suggested he consider retirement, such was the impact injuries were having on his playing career.
To his credit, Croker fought his way back into first grade, assisted by a collective appeal by the playing group to get him back into the NRL side.