Lewis ‘didn't know’ about minute caps

Hull FC’s Lewis Martin didn’t even know the RFL’s player minute caps ‘were a thing’ until he saw an article on social media.

- By DAN TOMLINSON

The minute caps would see the 20-year-old stand down for five games later this year if turned live, with Martin restricted to 2,000 minutes, or 25 full games over a 12-month period. To date, he has played in all 16 of Hull’s games, including a 10-minute golden point period, taking his current total to 1,290 minutes.

Absurdly, there is still a lack of clarity and communication surrounding the caps, with the Mail reporting on Thursday that clubs won't adhere to the rules given the short notice. That is a stance Martin shares.

He told the Mail: “I didn’t even know they were a rule until I saw it on Twitter. There was a bit of panic to see the number of games I would have to miss, but it’s not my place to say I don’t think it should be a thing, but if I’m fit to play, I’m fit to play. That's just my opinion, but I don’t make the rules - I’ve just got to stick to them.