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Phil Gould Challenges Raiders’ Decision to Rest Jarrod Croker Before His 300th Match

The Canberra Raiders have made the controversial decision to rest their captain Jarrod Croker for their upcoming match against the Melbourne Storm. The decision has been met with criticism by many, including NRL great Phil Gould.

Gould, who is a former coach and current commentator, believes that the Raiders should have allowed Croker to play in his 300th match. He believes that the Raiders should have put sentimentality ahead of their own interests.

Gould said, “I think it’s a shame that Jarrod Croker won’t be playing in his 300th game. I think it’s a great opportunity to celebrate a great career and a great milestone. I think the Raiders should have put sentimentality ahead of their own interests in this case.”

The Raiders have defended their decision, saying that they believe it is in the best interests of the team to rest Croker. They believe that the team will be better off in the long run if Croker is rested and able to return to full fitness.

The decision has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. Some believe that the Raiders should have allowed Croker to play in his 300th match, while others believe that the Raiders have made the right decision in resting him.

No matter what side of the debate you are on, it is clear that the Raiders have made a controversial decision in resting Croker. It remains to be seen whether or not it will pay off in the long run.

Summary: Phil Gould has challenged the Canberra Raiders’ decision to rest their captain Jarrod Croker for his 300th match. While the Raiders believe it is in the best interests of the team to rest Croker, Gould believes that sentimentality should have been put ahead of the team’s interests. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits alike. #NRL #JarrodCroker #CanberraRaiders #PhilGould #300thMatch