Hull FC star reaffirms point, Saints example, and Cartwright makes last stand (?) – Some Hull FC talking points.
08:00, 17 Apr 2026Updated 11:01, 17 Apr 2026
Hull FC celebrate Logan Moy’s try. (Image: Dave Lofthouse, Hull FC)
Hull FC were beaten 24-14 by St Helens on Thursday night. Here, Hull Live looks at some talking points.
Logan Moy is Super League standard
Daryl Clark aside, the best player on the MKM Stadium pitch was Logan Moy. The Saints hooker led his side to victory, but the young Hull full-back, albeit in defeat, was outstanding. He was in the right place at the right time to take Zak Hardaker’s offload to score the game’s first try, but what was more impressive was his bravery to stand up to the high ball, take numerous catches clean, and return with interest.
Then his best moment came in the second half, chasing down Tristan Sailor and producing a try-saving tackle as the Aussie lost the ball. A terrific play. Breaking into the scene in 2024, Moy has had to bide his time a bit over the last 15 or so months, but that was his third consecutive appearance at this level and he’s looked every inch the Super League player in all three games. He’s still only 21, too – he’s packed on some weight and he’s got bags of development still in him. With a year still to run on his deal, he’s certainly one to watch.
Spirit and grit only get you so far
Hull’s team performance against St Helens was full of effort, grit, spirit, determination and the like – qualities John Cartwright has instilled in this side over the last 15 or so months. And while they are all desirable rugby league qualities, they only take you so far. You need quality and execution on top, and that’s what Hull lacked against St Helens.
It wasn’t through the lack of trying; Hull’s players literally gave it everything, but they still came unstuck. There were too many errors in their game and especially in good ball, one of which led to Sailor setting up Kyle Feldt for a decisive try. That was the difference. Saints had a bit more steel and an extra ounce of quality. They had better shape and the strength to grind out a win that puts them top of the Super League – for 24 hours at least.
And when you think of their own injury situation, which has been as strenuous as any, it’s not a bad feat at all. Something for Hull, who refuse to use their own injury situation as an excuse, to aspire to.
Injuries strike again
Unfortunately, it’s not a Super League game without a fresh Hull FC injury, with Sam Lisone the latest player to pick up a knock – and it looks like a bad one. The big prop looks to have torn his bicep with scans to determine the full extent of the blow. The early prognosis doesn’t look good.
Elsewhere, Matty Laidlaw also suffered a dead leg but it’s thought to be nothing serious.
John Cartwright’s last stand?
Was that Cartwright’s last game as Hull FC coach? It looked like it – in fact, it looked like a goodbye post-match as the coach waved to fans before being escorted by his players down the tunnel.
Or you could look at it as nothing less than a showing of unity from the squad – who clearly have a tight, connected bond with the Aussie and who want to play for their coach for the rest of the year.
But while the club statement on April 7 said Cartwright – who has seen a six-month termination clause activated on his contract – would stay in his role at the end of the season, it’s natural that speculation has mounted that an exit could be sooner given comments made in Monday’s press conference.
If that was it, then it was certainly emotional, with Cartwright stating post-match that meetings at the start of next week will determine his fate. Whether that was farewell or not, time will tell.