Jarrod Croker's 300th game has been spoiled as his Canberra Raiders suffered a 36-14 loss in a masterful performance by the New Zealand Warriors.
The emotion was flowing for Croker before the game as Canberra turned out to celebrate one of its favourite sons.
But while the Warriors showed respect to Croker before the match, the side just bided its time before ruining the party.
Riding on emotion, the Raiders had all the territory in the early stages but were turned away by the Warriors' resolute defence.
With the Raiders leading 6-0 in the...