Despite going down 36-14, Jarrod Croker declared after his 300th NRL game: “I’m probably more proud now to be a Raider than I ever have been.”
Meanwhile, coach Ricky Stuart has no regrets about the huge build-up to the game. In fact, he said he was “happy” after the game and believes the week of celebrations has shown younger players just how “wonderful” the Raiders’ culture is.
“What this club is about is blokes like Jarrod, that’s why we’re so proud of him,” Stuart said in his post-game press conference.
“I’d rather have this week and lose the two points than have a sh***y week for Jarrod promoting his 300th and winning two points.
“If that costs us at the end of the year in the top four or top eight — so be it, that’s our fault. But I’d much prefer the week we had.”
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