The Hull FC half back has provided a positive injury update and aired his views on the club’s evolving spine.

Hull FC’s Aidan Sezer.(Image: )

Hull FC half-back Aidan Sezer is ‘confident’ that he will be fully fit for the Super League opener against Bradford Bulls next month.

Sezer had some significant shoulder surgery in the off-season and told Hull Live in December that he would be ‘touch and go’ for the Bulls clash after undergoing a lengthy rehab programme. However, the 34-year-old was always confident he could shave some time off that prognosis, and after making some stern progress in pre-season training over the last few weeks, he believes he will be ‘ready to go’ come February 14.

In fact, Sezer hasn’t ruled out in playing in the Challenge Cup tie the week before the league opener, albeit he will weigh up that decision alongside the club’s medical staff and specialist surgeons when the time comes.

Nonetheless, Sezer’s likely start for the first Super League round is great news for Hull, who, as it stands, only have Herman Ese’ese ruled out for the clash, with the prop in rehab after rupturing his Achilles in August.

New Kiwi forward James Bell is also ‘touch and go’ but Hull are otherwise pretty healthy, with ‘precaution’ the word as they nurture their returning stars to action after a lot of surgeries in the off-season.

“My shoulder is feeling good and I’m coming along really well,” Sezer, speaking to Hull Live, said. “I’m confident that I’ll be playing in round one.”

As for playing in the cup tie, with Hull to take on the winner of Hammersmith Hills Hoists and Salford RLFC, Sezer continued: “It’s one of them where I’ll take the advice of the experts and the surgeons and take on what they are saying to me, but I’m feeling good.

“I’m not sure if I’ll get a game in before, I might just play round one, but again I’m feeling good and training well. I’ll be ready to go for that Bradford game.”

Currently getting the crucial pre-season reps in, Sezer is working hard alongside another key part of the Hull team: John Asiata. The loose forward is getting stronger by the week, having also returned to full training after hamstring surgery, with the duo fine-tuning their combinations alongside Jake Arthur and Will Pryce and getting the groundwork in ahead of what Sezer hopes will be a big year.

“That’s the plan,” the half-back said. “You can’t replicate games in training too much; you try your best and you work hard, but it’s never the same as a game scenario.

“It’s just good to see Johnny back out there and training well. He’s a quality player and he’ll only bring key leadership and key attributes to our team.”

As for Arthur and Pryce, Sezer has been impressed with what he’s seen with Hull’s full spine on the training field together alongside Amir Bourouh.

“Both Prycey and Jake have been awesome in the pre-season,” Sezer said. “Jake’s been a quality addition and having Prycey at the club for a full pre-season will only be beneficial for us.

“He’s been leading everything in pre-season, Prycey, and he’s now a real voice in our team, especially for such a young kid. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do, and with that injury restricting him last year, he’s going to be better this time. He’s going to be key for us.”

Asked if Hull can expect even more from Pryce in 2026, having come to the club mid-season last year, Sezer added: “I think so. Injuries got in his way last year, but he still showed his quality for us.

“He jumped off a plane and played for us three days later – and he performed well. Not too many people can do that. I’m really excited. He’s in great nick – he’s as fit as a fiddle.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him, as I’m sure he does that himself, but he’s going to be a strength for our team. He’s a big personality in our changing room and we’re lucky to have him.”

Sezer has also worked with the club’s next generation this pre-season, including both Kemp twins, Callum and Lloyd. And while viewed as the future, there’s no doubting their progress and capability to slot in when required.

“We speak about long-term development, but those boys have come along leaps and bounds since I’ve been at the club, and with the experience they gained in Super League last year, it’s only going to be beneficial for them,” Sezer added. “They’re such good kids as well and they’ve got great attitudes, as have all of the young lads. They train really hard and they bring their best to training every day. That’s all you can ask for at this stage of their career.

“But it’s up to us older boys and the leadership lads at the club to help get the best out of those young kids as well and show them how it’s done. It’s only going to be beneficial for the club in the future.”