**BREAKING NEWS: “I Don’t Want to Cry, But…” — Canberra Legend Jason Croker Breaks Down After Long Battle With Cancer**
Rugby league great Jason Croker has spent a lifetime known for his toughness, resilience, and unbreakable spirit on the field. But off the field, the Canberra Raiders legend has been facing his greatest challenge yet — a battle against returning metastatic cancer.
After a brief period of remission, Croker’s cancer has returned aggressively. For months, he remained publicly stoic, refusing to show the pain and fear that had crept into his private life. But today, in an emotional and deeply human moment, the 52-year-old broke down during a quiet interview, finally letting the weight of his journey show.
“I don’t want to cry, but…” he said, pausing as tears streamed down his face. Turning to his wife, who held his hand tightly, he whispered: “I’m scared this time.”
It was a heartbreaking admission from a man who’s always been a fighter — on and off the field. The rugby league community has since rallied around Croker and his family, flooding social media with support, love, and memories of his incredible career.
Croker’s courage now extends beyond sport — to the raw, human battle of li
fe itself.
