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<\/p>\nHull FC were beaten on the road again in what was an ugly watch in Warrington.<\/p>\n
10:24, 06 Jun 2026Updated 11:21, 06 Jun 2026<\/p>\n
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Hull FC prop Herman Ese’ese.(Image: Dave Lofthouse, Hull FC)<\/p>\n
Hull FC were defeated 12-4 at Warrington Wolves on Friday night. Here Hull Live looks at some talking points.<\/p>\n
A dire game<\/p>\n
First things first, that was a hard, ugly watch, with errors high and quality low in a Super League contest that won\u2019t go down in the memory \u2013 at least for the right reasons. The number of balls that went to ground was ridiculous as both sides struggled for any sort of attacking rhythm and fluency. Neither side iced their moments and neither side built pressure or earned the right to post points. It was a dire watch.<\/p>\n
For Hull, it was more of the same. They\u2019re just not posing enough of a threat to get on the scoreboard, with just one try scored in three of their last four games (the other saw two scored). It\u2019s a sad reality of where they are currently at, with the attack not on the same page and not clinical enough to trouble a Super League-standard opposition. Collectively, Hull aren\u2019t asking enough questions in good ball, they\u2019re not in sync and they\u2019re taking too many wrong options. There are basic errors in their game, too, with a lack of polish telling. Hull are also playing too laterally, a frustration for large parts of this season, instead of going direct and hard \u2013 something they will hopefully see more of now with Herman Ese\u2019ese\u2019s return to the side.<\/p>\n
Of course, there\u2019s still a reality to consider with 14 players and over \u00a31 million worth of salary cap out injured or suspended, in particular the most crucial parts in Will Pryce and John Asiata, but it doesn\u2019t excuse the level of attack currently on show. Hull are trying; no one is questioning effort, but they need to start offering a bit more quality to win games.<\/p>\n
A shocking lock<\/p>\n
While the game was a tough watch, it wasn’t helped by a 50-minute first half, numerous and tedious captains challenge reviews, a questionable decision to overturn a Harvey Barron try in the second half for obstruction, and the lack of a working countdown clock.<\/p>\n
The video ref is what is what it is, and players, in this case Marc Sneyd, will always play for the lead runner in those situations (cue Jayden Nikorima in the Bradford-Hull game last month, and Elliot Minchella in the cup final last week, as referenced by Andy Last post-match). The frustration is the consistency, or lack of, in the application of the decisions.<\/p>\n
As for captains challenges, Super League needs to find a solution. Several replays and lengthy stoppages is a terrible look for the sport, if you can’t make a call within 30 seconds, go with the on field decision. And as for the lack of a countdown clock, it was amateur hour. It wasn’t in operation for the entire first half and went down again for parts of the second. Glitches happen, but that’s not good enough.<\/p>\n
The positives<\/p>\n
For all the frustration with Hull\u2019s performance, there were some elements to like. This group of players are more resilient, spirited, and gritty that what we’ve been used to in recent times; they are built of sterner stuff these days, and they are certainly more robust. They can defend and they can soak up pressure, but again, they have got to be cuter with the ball and post some points when the chances occur.<\/p>\n
In terms of individuals, Joe Batchelor stood up as a leader of the side with a big defensive effort. The back rower epitomised Hull\u2019s grit without the ball in a tenacious showing. Hopefully he can stay fit now and have a big second half of the year.<\/p>\n
Lloyd Kemp also went well. The teenager threw himself at everything defensively and made some inroads in attack. Elsewhere, Will Kirby got through some minutes, while Logan Moy was busy with the ball and had some bright moments.<\/p>\n
The biggest positive, mind, was the return of Herman Ese\u2019ese. The powerful prop came off the bench to make his first appearance in nine months, adding some punch to the pack. He immediately bounced off tackles and punched a few holes in the Warrington defence. It was a welcome return with some good minutes in the tank, and Ese\u2019ese can take some confidence from that as he builds up his form once again.<\/p>\n
Loan decisions to come<\/p>\n