Jarrod Croker out for 4-6 weeks with dislocated knee cap injury

CANBERRA skipper Jarrod Croker is looking at an extended period off the pitch as a result of a nasty knee injury suffered in the Indigenous All Stars game.

CANBERRA skipper Jarrod Croker is looking at an extended period off the pitch as a result of a nasty knee injury suffered in the Indigenous All Stars game.

The World All Stars centre was taken from McDonald Jones Stadium following a frightening incident in the 30th minute when his left leg buckled under him in a three-man tackle.

Last night All Stars coach Mal Meninga said the early prognosis was that he had escaped ligament damage and was hopeful he would not spend any time on the sideline, however, Croker dashed the hopes of Canberra fans with an injury update via Twitter Saturday afternoon:

Thanks for all the kind msgs of support, it means a lot 👍🏼 dislocated knee cap, very disappointing! Hopefully around 6 weeks. #BleedGreen

— Jarrod Croker (@Jarrodcroker) February 11, 2017

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Croker immediately looked in pain and pounded the turf in frustration believing he had suffered a serious set back.

With the start of the NRL season just three weeks away, Croker’s loss will be a body blow for Ricky Stuart’s Raiders who are highly fancied following their second place finish last year.

Jarrod Croker writhes in pain after falling awkwardly in a tackle. Picture: Brett Costello

Croker was the only player to suffer a potentially concerning injury. World All Stars captain Jake Friend limped from the field in the first half however later returned and dismissed it as just a cork.

His Sydney Roosters teammate Blake Ferguson also hobbled from the field however told the Nine Network commentary he had suffered a bursa and would be right for next week.