Canberra coach David Furner says goalkicking centre Jarrod Croker is a chance of returning for Saturday night’s NRL clash against Manly.

Croker has been out of the Raiders side since injuring his knee in the round-seven loss to North Queensland.

The 22-year-old’s injury came just two weeks after playing his 100th game for the Raiders, resulting in him spending more time on the sideline in the past month than throughout his entire NRL career.

Furner said on Friday there was a chance Croker could return against the fourth-placed Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval.

“I’m taking Jarrod down today (to Manly),” Furner said.

“He’s going to train with the side if he’s fine.

“If he gets through he’ll play.”

If Croker returns he’ll likely play in the centres, forcing Jack Wighton to the wing and pushing Edrick Lee or Sandor Earl out of the side.

With Manly having the second-best defensive record in the competition, Croker’s accurate goal-kicking may prove vital, with Blake Ferguson’s conversion rate at 50 per cent over the past two weeks.

Furner added that first-choice hooker Glen Buttriss would definitely not return for the clash.