Locks are dynamic players
Nothing dynamic about Croker
Croker is holding his own until another more dynamic hooker steps up and makes the 9 position his own
The crucial 9 position in the modern game is more than just a defensive role but also a game breaking role
You would be saying the same thing about Matt Ballin if he was in today's team.
He won 2 premierships. Would Croker have won those premierships in the teams Ballin was in? I think so.
It's a bit of a chicken egg situation.
Croker would be fine with a dominant team around him. But seeing he doesn't, then you say we need a better hooker.
Manly need to upgrade either their hooker or their forward pack. (Both would be nice but that's not going to happen)