[Resurrected] Lachlan Croker

[Mark from Brisbane]

This is my thinking too Mark!

I love everything about Froggy , how he reinvented himself , his passion and clearly he loves the club.

BUT!!!!!

He cannot possibly be thinking about playing again , he’s just about ****ed now

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

The fact that Froggy wasn’t one of the ones they farewelled suggests to me he’ll be back in 26.

How , and why , I don’t know , he’s one concussion away from real serious problems

Yeah 100% this. I love the Froggy but I seriously don't think he will last 5 games, and I'm worried it might be ugly.

 

[MissKate]

I posted on another thread that it is highly unlikely that a player that has been out a whole season due to concussion would ever play again. Why why why hasn’t the club put in for a medical retirement. The nrl wouldn’t be able to argue against that, seeing as they are so hot on concussions and player welfare

 

[Nordburg]

I posted on another thread that it is highly unlikely that a player that has been out a whole season due to concussion would ever play again. Why why why hasn’t the club put in for a medical retirement. The nrl wouldn’t be able to argue against that, seeing as they are so hot on concussions and player welfare

How do you know they haven’t and if Croker doesn’t want to retire,no one can make him

 

[MissKate]

How do you know they haven’t and if Croker doesn’t want to retire,no one can make him

If he wants to play on he is crazy and proof that he has had too many hits to his head

 

[Carl]

If he wants to play on he is crazy and proof that he has had too many hits to his head

Catch 22

 

[Nordburg]

If he wants to play on he is crazy and proof that he has had too many hits to his head

Oh I agree with that,but I’m biased as I don’t think he’s the answer there.

 

[Waz13]

The thread Nazis wont be happy with this new addition.

Must admit I’m slowly becoming one! Saw a new Lachlan Croker thread and thought, heck he’s only been here about 10yrs and he doesn’t have a thread! lol

 

[bob dylan]

I hope he is 100% fit and ready to roll next year.

I am not confident this will be the case.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I hope he is 100% fit and ready to roll next year.

I am not confident this will be the case.

One tackle away from a life of misery , why would you ( as a person ) even consider it .

 

[Uber Eagle 72]

I am sure his ability to play including any risk is being or has been assessed by people far more qualified than any of us. Unless I am mistaken? I would also imagine any assessment would be made based upon the likelihood he will on basis of probability experience some kind of head knock again especially if he continues to play at hooker. The radio silence in relation to his playing status is exactly that and until the club informs us of his position none of us will really know what is happening with him.

 

[Arko-admirer]

Both Croker and Jake T have been admirable warriors but both should retire, for the good of themselves and the club.

 

[Jimmie]

Coming from a good source 2 weeks ago ….lachlan is still under medical assessment but I sensed it wasn’t looking good …one tough ombré

 

[Phobia]

Another reason why we might've upped our offer for Hetherington in particular, is that he came from a hooking background. Should Croker retire, it adds another backup option, and a backup option much better than Turpin.

Ironically, Seibold was the one who turned Hetherington into a middle originally, and if he ends up back there, he'd be the one undoing it too... I do think it's quite unlikely, but it's an option for some extra cover if needed.

A little bit of trivia, another random player who was originally a hooker, before ending up in a completely different role, was Brian To'o. Not saying that we should sign the world's best winger as a hooker (even though that's unfortunately something our current coaches would consider), just a fun fact.

 

[hozza]

I hope and prey he’s gone. Another one of the D$E brigade we don’t need. Harbour bridge passes and 3,47mtrs in running metres a game doesn’t cut it. Apparently sooked it when dropped as well.
Super league time…

 

[manlyfan76]

Only four games this year.

 

[XV-1]

Is he retiring?

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Is he retiring?

I hope so, we have an overabundance of players that are pre 2020. We need some youth especially in the forwards department

 

[Andrew..]

I love everything about Froggy , how he reinvented himself , his passion and clearly he loves the club.

BUT!!!!!

He cannot possibly be thinking about playing again , he’s just about ****ed now

I love watching the footy but I find these repeated concussions distressing to watch..surely the NRL must have some duty of care, even if it's against the players best wishes.