Former Canberra Raiders Captain and 300 game player Jarrod Croker has joined the club Coaching Staff, in a new role which will see him remain with the club in 2024.
Croker, who retired at the end of the 2023 season, will work with players across all grades in a dual role as Outside Backs and Goal Kicking Coach.
His experience in over 300 NRL matches will make him a valuable addition to the club’s coaching staff, where he will work alongside coaches at NRL level and with the Raiders development teams alongside Elite Pathways Coach Chris Hutchison.
Croker said he’s looking forward to the challenge of the new role and is excited about the opportunity to work with the club’s young players and remain involved with the club he loves.
“It’s an honour to have the opportunity to remain with the Raiders in this new role and I’m really keen to work with players from right across the grades to help them as much as I can.” Croker said.
“I’ll be looking to bring my own experiences and what I’ve learnt over my career, and pass on what I’ve learnt to the next generation of Raiders players.”
Raiders CEO Don Furner said having Croker remain with the club in this new role would be a valuable addition to the staff and his experience and expertise would benefit players right across the club.
“Jarrod has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game and we’re lucky to have him join the club’s coaching staff in this role,” Furner said.
“He is the leading point scorer in club history and sits third on the all-time NRL point scoring list, so his standing among the game in particular his goal kicking is something that will be extremely valuable. Jarrod is a good communicator and will have no problems passing on his knowledge and tips to our young players.
“The fact that he’ll also be working with the club’s junior representative and Jersey Flegg teams is another huge positive for the club, as they get to learn from someone who has been through the pathway system from under 16’s right through to the NRL.”
