10 Facts About Jason Croker

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Jason Croker was born on 10 March 1973 and is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer.

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Jason Croker competed in and won the Gladiator Individual Sports Athletes Challenge in 1995.

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Jason Croker was named the Canberra Raiders' rookie of the year in 1991 and he went on to play somewhat of a utility position over his long career, filling into many spots throughout his team.

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Jason Croker's 120 tries for Canberra was a club record until it was surpassed by Jarrod Croker and in 2000 he was named the Raiders' player of the year.

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Jason Croker gained selection in Australia's 2000 World Cup winning squad.

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In 2006, Jason Croker played his 300th game for Canberra, becoming the first to achieve this honour for the club.

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Jason Croker signed a two-year deal to play for the French team the Catalans Dragons from 2007, which, after two successful campaigns, was extended by a further year in 2008.

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Jason Croker's experience was of increasing value to the fledgling French side, and his physical fitness and hunger for the game are admired by many.

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Jason Croker was the oldest player in the Super League until retiring at the end of the 2009 season at age 36.

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Jason Croker was named in Canberra's 2016 NRL Auckland Nines squad.