Jordan Lane on Hull FC’s play-off push, getting past Warrington, and his injury frustrations this year.
05:00, 13 Sep 2025Updated 09:36, 13 Sep 2025
Jordan Lane in action for Hull FC.
Jordan Lane believes Hull FC ‘deserve’ a play-off spot this year and insists he’ll do everything he can to help them get one.
The Black and Whites host Warrington Wolves on Saturday afternoon, knowing they must win and then defeat Catalans Dragons in the final round on Thursday night to keep their top-six push alive.
Ironically, they also need a favour from Hull KR, who head to Wakefield Trinity and kick off on the same day and at the same time. And Lane, who will swap Hull for Castleford Tigers next season, wants nothing more now than to bow out with that finish a reality.
Speaking to Hull Live, the back rower said: “It’d be massive. The last couple of years that we’ve had, where we’ve finished 11th, 10th, and 9th, it’s been tough, but the direction that the club is going in – we deserve a play-off spot.
“We’re talented enough to be there and to finish the season with two wins. We need to knock these two games off now and hopefully Rovers beat Wakefield, but we have to concentrate on what we do and win our games. If we get to the play-offs, we’ll have a good crack at it and see how far we can go.”
Hull face the Wire with as many as a dozen players out through injury or suspension. It’s a tall order, but the Black and Whites have shown a new level of grit this year – one that makes them competitive no matter the situation and no matter how the side changes.
“It’s tough – we’ve got personnel changes in every position,” Lane explained. “We’ve got Denive (Balmforth) and Hugo (Salabio) back this week and they’re straight into the firing line. We’ve just got to adjust to it.
“Injuries happen in the sport and around other teams; players get injured and players get suspended, and you’ve got to reshuffle the team. But nothing changes for us; we play the same structure and the same shape – it’s just personnel that come in and out.
“It’s not like we haven’t been here before – we’ve had our fair share of injuries over the last couple of years. I don’t know what that is down to; it’s just rugby league, I suppose, but if we get the two points against Warrington, it will be unbelievable given the circumstances.
“It’s going to be challenging – but Warrington are in the same boat – they’ve got players missing. It will be a strange game, but it’s one I’m looking forward to. We’re still pushing for that play-off spot; we’re still alive, and we need to win the last two games.
“But Warrington are a strong side and a dangerous side when they play on top of their game. We’re preparing for the best of them – they’re not in the play-offs, so the shackles are off. We don’t know what to expect, but we know we need to bring our best version of ourselves to beat them.”
And for his own game, there’s an element of pride for Lane – especially after coming back from a four-month injury with a broken arm that required surgery. Slotting back in, the back rower, sporting a big scar where the surgery took place, has done the full 80 every game.
“It’s not a bad one,” he smirked at his latest rugby league souvenir. “It’s been tough. I don’t think I was supposed to play 80 minutes in my first game back but it ended up that way. I took a couple of bangs to the arm, which were pretty scary but you’ve got to get on with it.
“That was the first time I was injured in so long and it was frustrating but I just wanted to get back on the pitch with the boys, especially with this being my last year at the club. I didn’t want to be sat on the sidline anymore so I rushed to get back.
“I hadn’t been injured professionally like this at all. I did tweaks and was out for a couple of weeks, but nothing as major as this. It was frustrating – we started the season strong and I just wanted to keep the ball rolling. It was a freak incident; I broke my arm, but I’m just glad I could come back and get straight into the team.”
And on his farewell, Lane stated emotions will run high when he does play his final game for the club he’s supported all his life – but once again, he’s determined to make sure his swan song isn’t until the play-offs.
“It will be emotional,” he added. “I’ve always loved this club – I’ve supported this club all of my life. It will be emotional, but after this year, I’ll be a Cas player and I’ll be looking to kick on with them.”