i agree ,theres always a few calls we could contest but on the whole he let the game flow

Agreed thought he got things right in the most part just a few of the set restarts he gave against us I couldn’t see much wrong to be honest. Also thought the penalty against Reynolds for a little push was poor when he’d missed or said he didn’t see Greenwood shoving Reynolds in the face etc. Also thought yellow for Edwards was harsh if I’m honest as how many times do you see that go on and player just giving away a penalty.

Think the Edwards yellow was spot on, there was no fullback and Reynolds was in front of the Huddersfield player, Edwards made no attempt to get to the ball.

Overall I think hicks had a decent game, only gripe was lack of set restarts for Huddersfields messing around in the ruck.

It'll certainly be interesting to see if the officials will now be consistent with these decisions. I agree that it was correct by the letter of the law as you say there was no fullback, I thought it harsh as we have seen this happen regularly for long enough but the outcome has just been a simple penalty.

With the restarts there were a few we got pinged for which I couldn't honestly see much wrong with and Huddersfield seem to no better or worse but gave less away. After watching all the 1st round games this weekend some of the set restarts in all the games were mystifying at times.

That said its so good to have the game back in motion.

I think with regards to the set restarts it's just a lottery depending on the referee and their interpretation of the rules and the momentum of the game, but I don't think there was anything overly controversial over the weekends games.

Absolutely agree with just being able to watch some proper rugby again.

I thought it was a good team effort, although I have to say, Fonua was poor and his efforts in defense had me jittery. If the ball he spilled on our line had bounced kindly for Huddersfield, they score under the posts. I think his place could be under threat from Faraimo or even Cameron Scott and he is the player I saw at Wests, little or no impact and flailing around in defense. Where has the 2016 and 17 player gone? I hope it is just confidence with him and that he gets back to something like the winger or centre that, at times, was unstoppable.

Wouldnt surprise me to see Faraimo come in for Fonua
Still believe he is more effective at centre.
Cam Scott will be more involved this season.He looks fit and faster.He will be the centre replacement for when we need to move Griffin into the second row to cover for injuries.

First involement was a knock on, took 1 carry and conceded a penalty.

I really wouldn't be surprised if Jude Ferreira has over taken Scott in the pecking order by the end of the season.

Don't get the criticism of Fonua. Made one error, but that was it.

Carried the ball strongly and threw a worldie of a pass at the end of the first half.

not a chance

Just listened to journo Matthew Shaw on the radio, in his view Hull FC were the stars of Round 1.

Fonua seems like one of them players who struggles with fitness and isnt just there yet which is why he was almost getting used like a forward at times against Hudds - give it two or three games and he'll be on fire and back to his best imo - Faraimo is a poor mans Fonua imo

I was happy with what Fonua did tbh. Yes he made a hash of that kick which could have easily cost us a try, but apart from that he did some good work. Did some hard yards with the ball and didn't get out of shape defensively. Not to mention his pass during that play on half time. I also saw in some stats that he was 3rd for distance covered during the game. Behind Houghton and Sneyd. So he isn't shirking. He's getting about the pitch and putting the work in which is great to see when he looked so unfit last year.

Faraimo will get a chance at some point and it's up to him to take it when it comes. But I thought both wingers performed well and I wouldn't fix it if it isn't broken.

Fonua certianly didn't look unfit to me, also saw the stat that he was 3rd in the list for distance covered. Thought he had a solid game, definatley nothing to nit pick over after a good result.