Durability is one of the greatest strengths of any rugby league player. In such a physically demanding sport, the ability to keep turning up, pull on the shirt, and perform every week should never be underestimated.
In the midst of a long-term rebuild, that reality is even more so at Hull FC, who need their key and experienced players out on the field week in and week out. But have they managed to do that this year? And who is proving to be the most durable?
Two players – John Asiata and Lewis Martin – have played in all 13 games in league and cup so far this year. However, Aidan Sezer, Herman Ese’ese, and Tom Briscoe have also been available for every game – missing just the York Acorn tie due to John Cartwright fielding a predominately young team. Liam Knight has also played in all nine games since arriving in the country mid-season, while Will Pryce has played all five.
In fact, from the start of the 2024 season to now, Martin has missed just three games, and he was the 18th man for all of them. Early days, but his durability is already proving to be a valuable asset. Ese’ese, too, has missed just four games since joining the club – two to suspension, one to injury, and the Acorn cup tie.
Elsewhere, Cade Cust has missed just one game due to HIA protocols. Sezer and Cust are also a huge jump on former half-back Jake Trueman, who played in just 26 of Hull’s 57 games across 2023 and 2024 – or 46%.
Jack Ashworth is also having a durable season. The prop played just 14 of 28 games in 2024 but has missed just one game this year as he seeks a new deal. Yusuf Aydin’s durability is too proving to be handy. The prop played in all 19 games since joining the club last year and has featured in ten of the 13 so far this season. He’s at 91% since joining the club.
Elsewhere, Ed Chamberlain has missed four games this year and seven since joining the club, first on loan. He has played 17 of the 24 games since arriving – 71%.
Meanwhile, injuries for Zak Hardaker, Harvey Barron, Jordan Lane, and Brad Fash have lowered their percentage to 62%, all playing eight games this year, with Fash in particular struggling with various injury issues for the last 18 months. He’s played 20 of Hull’s 41 games since the start of 2024.
Injuries have also affected Davy Litten and Denive Balmforth this year. However, Litten has played all six of Hull’s games since coming back into the team.
Ligi Sao’s percentage is also dropping after being ruled out for the season with a knee injury. He also had issues last season with suspensions.
Elsewhere, Jed Cartwright will be looking to improve his percentage when returning from injury. The back rower is such a weapon for Hull when he’s out on the field, but unfortunately he’s been dealt two hamstring blows this year, playing just four of Hull’s 13 games so far.
In fact, since Cartwright was named in the 21-man squad for the first time last season, he’s played in nine of Hull’s 26 games. He injured his foot playing for the reserves and has also missed games due to a failed HIA and a suspension.
Interestingly, Logan Moy has played in 71% of the games since his first-team debut, with eight appearances this term adding to the 16 he made last year. Callum Kemp and Jack Charles are yet to feature in the first team this season, having recently overcome ankle injuries. Ryan Westerman has also been out for over two months with an ankle injury.
Liam Watts is down at 14% having played just one seven games since returning to the club. He is currently out with a calf issue.
Here is a rundown of the percentage of games played in 2025 from every player and then 2024 and 2025 combined:
2025 only
100% | John Asiata | 13/13
100% | Lewis Martin | 13/13
100% | Liam Knight | 9/9
100% | Will Pryce | 5/5
92% | Jack Ashworth | 12/13
92% | Tom Briscoe | 12/13
92% | Cade Cust | 12/13
92% | Herman Ese’ese | 12/13
92% | Aidan Sezer | 12/13
85% | Amir Bourouh | 11/13
85% | Jordan Rapana | 11/13
77% | Yusuf Aydin | 10/13
69% | Ed Chamberlain | 9/13
62% | Harvey Barron | 8/13
62% | Brad Fash | 8/13
62% | Zak Hardaker | 8/13
62% | Jordan Lane | 8/13
62% | Logan Moy | 8/13
56% | Sam Eseh | 5/9
46% | Denive Balmforth | 6/13
46% | Davy Litten | 6/13
31% | Jed Cartwright 4/13
23% | Will Hutchinson | 3/13
15% | Ligi Sao | 2/13
15% | Will Gardiner | 2/13
15% | Will Kirby 2/13
14% | Liam Watts | 1/7
8% | Oliver Holmes | 1/13
8% | Lloyd Kemp 1/13
8% | Matty Laidlaw 1/13
8% | Joe Ward 1/13
8% | Ryan Westerman 1/13
0% | Jack Charles | 0/13
0% | Zach Jebson | 0/13
0% | Callum Kemp | 0/13
Since 2024
(28 games last season, 13 so far this season)
100% | John Asiata | 13/13
100% | Liam Knight | 9/9
100% | Will Pryce | 5/5
93% | Lewis Martin | 38/41
92% | Cade Cust | 12/13
92% | Aidan Sezer | 12/13
91% | Yusuf Aydin | 29/32
90% | Herman Ese’ese | 37/41
87% | Tom Briscoe | 27/31
85% | Jordan Lane | 35/41
85% | Jordan Rapana | 11/13
85% | Amir Bourouh | 11/13
71% | Logan Moy | 24/34
71% | Ed Chamberlain | 71% | 17/24
63% | Jack Ashworth | 26/41
62% | Zak Hardaker | 8/13
61% | Harvey Barron | 25/41
56% | Sam Eseh | 9/16
56% | Ligi Sao | 23/41
51% | Denive Balmforth | 21/41
49% | Brad Fash | 20/41
49% | Will Gardiner | 20/41
46% | Davy Litten | 13/41
41% | Jack Charles | 17/41
35% | Jed Cartwright | 9/26
24% | Zach Jebson | 10/41
15% | Matty Laidlaw 6/41
14% | Liam Watts | 1/7
14% | Ryan Westerman 2/14
8% | Oliver Holmes | 1/13
7% | Callum Kemp | 1/14