Career
Croker saw out his career with French Super League club Catalans Dragons. Canberra
While attending Batemans Bay High Croker played for the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team in 1989. 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
His 120 tries for Canberra is a club record and in 2000 he was named the Raiders" player of the year.
He also gained selection in Australia"s 2000 World Cup winning squad. In Jason Croker"s last game in Canberra he was given the keys to the city by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope in front of over 21,000 fans.
Catalans
Croker signed a two year deal to play for French team Catalans Dragons from 2007, which, after two successful campaigns, was extended by a further year in 2008. 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.
Croker was the oldest player in Super League until retiring at the end of the 2009 season at age 36.
Return to Australia
He currently acts as a player-coach for the Gungahlin Bulls in the Canberra Raiders Cup. Representative
Country: Played two games for Country
State Of Origin: Played 5 games in total for New South Wales
International: Played 1 test for Australia in the 2000 World Cup.
