The annual end-of-season ratings are here.
05:00, 02 Oct 2025Updated 08:05, 02 Oct 2025
Zak Hardaker and Lewis Martin celebrate Hull FC’s win at Warrington. (Image: SW PIX)
Hull FC’s 2025 season is over, and a much-improved year it was, with the side finishing seventh in the Super League table. Here are Hull Live’s end-of-year ratings.
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Jordan Rapana – The Kiwi struggled at times but that could be attributed to never getting any rhythm in one position, but what was never in doubt was his effort and willingness to compete. He actually performed well at centre and retires now with his head held high. 6
Harvey Barron – 2025 was a monster of a season for the young winger, who is getting better and better. He finished with 15 tries to his name, but it’s his defensive reads and backfield work that deserve all the credit. 9
Zak Hardaker – Whether he played full-back, centre, half-back, or back row – the 33-year-old delivered. He was relentless with his fight, grit, and competitive edge standing tall. Completely bought into Hull FC and had a sublime first year with the club. 9
Ed Chamberlain – Struggled with head knocks and hamstring injuries but he didn’t let the side down when he stayed fit. His try at Wakefield was superb. 6
Tom Briscoe – The veteran outside back played much of the year at centre and always did his job. A top pro who scored his 100th try for the club back in August. 6
Will Pryce – Injury restricted his time on the field but there was enough from Pryce to suggest a massive future at the club awaits. He was just getting into his groove before tearing his hamstring at Catalans. A big pre-season now awaits. 6
Aidan Sezer – The skipper led the side superbly all season, sometimes single-handedly. He had a mega first year at the club and should be complemented well by Jake Arthur next season. 9
Herman Ese’ese – The big prop took his game to the next level earlier this year. He was a destructive force in the Hull pack and right up there with the best players in the competition before a cruel Achilles rupture ended his season with three games to go. 9
Amir Bourouh – Started really brightly with a massive defensive workload. Tough as nails. He was nominated for Hull’s Player of the Year by the coaching staff. 6
Jed Cartwright – A weapon on the right edge when fit but unfortunately hindered by hamstring and then pectoral injuries. Deserves some luck now and a clean bill of health. 6
Jordan Lane – Broke his arm mid-season and was out for four months. A real shame as he was solid either side of it. One of several players that now moves on to pastures new. 6
John Asiata – The loose-forward’s influence on the side is colossal. Everything went through him in attack and was immense in the first half of the season before he tore his hamstring not once but twice to end his year. 8
Cade Cust – Tenacious and gritty all season. Runs hard. Tackles hard. His future could now be at hooker, but there’s no doubting his enthusiasm to play half. A big off-season battle awaits. 7
Yusuf Aydin – A player’s player. Does all the unfashionable hard work. Kick chase, kick pressure, and the like. Tackles hard and gets through a mountain of graft every week. 7
Jack Ashworth – His Hull career ended with that incident on Mikey Lewis. Battled hard before that and will join Lane at Castleford next season. 6
Brad Fash – A season with some injury issues but can never doubt his fight and willignness to dig in for the Hull FC cause. Will celebrate a testimonial next season. 6
Davy Litten – Came into the left centre spot after injury and never looked back. Not dropped once and developed a threatening partnership with Lewis Martin. A running threat, big, strong, and enthusiastic as any. 8
Will Gardiner – Did himself proud in his five appearances, particularly against Warrington late in the year. Moves on now after three years with the club. 5
Lewis Martin – 32 tries was an insane return, but it’s the sheer volume of hard work in the backfield that is just, if not more, impressive. He can get better there too, but for 21 years of age, that was a sensational year, and there’s more to come. 9
Logan Moy – Got his chances at the start before returning to the side late on. Brave and gutsy at the back when called upon. 5
Jack Charles – Returned from injury mid-season and was part of some Hull wins. He now moves on to Hull KR next season. 5
Denive Balmforth – The young hooker started the season well before injury struck. He then had a spell on loan at Catalans but returned at the end of the year and showed his attacking qualities. A massive year now awaits. 6
Matty Laidlaw – Got a run in the team late in the season and let nobody down. Grew in stature in defence and put himself about. Rewarded with an extended deal. 6
Hugo Salabio – Got some chances early on before a loan move to Castleford. Did little wrong. 5
Sam Eseh – They say you should never fall in love with a loan player. We all didn’t get the memo. The prop was superb at times and packed a punch off the bench. Now back at Wigan and will look to force his way into Matt Peet’s side next year. 7
Liam Knight – The prop stepped off a plane and never looked back. Immense at times. Put himself through some huge stints in the middle, before a stress fracture to his ankle ended his season. 8
Liam Watts – The prop returned to the club and after a cruel run of injuries, returned with a bang at the end of the season, leading the side well. Stick a wig on him for the Leigh game and it was like gong back to 2017. Vintage Judd. Leaves with his head held high. 6