Laidlaw doing 'good job' in bid to earn new deal at Hull FC

CARTWRIGHT'S PRAISE FOR RISING STAR

- By DAN TOMLINSON

MATTY Laidlaw is doing everything he can to earn a new deal at Hull FC.

That's the view of head coach John Cartwright, who has praised the conduct and attitude of the young front-rower.

Laidlaw has been biding his time for first-team action this year. He made his first Super League appearance of the season against Wigan last month and played on dual reg for Doncaster against Halifax over the weekend.

By all accounts, the 21-year-old went well, with Cartwright airing the qualities of the middle, who debuted in 2022 and is gunning for a new contract at the club.

Speaking to the Mail, Cartwright said: "He did a really good job (in the Wigan game). He did exactly what his coaches asked of him, which is all we can ask. He's a lightweight middle, I suppose, but he's as tough as anyone.

"He is courageous, and he puts his head on the line. I spoke to him after that game, and I said to him if he keeps continuing with those performances whenever he gets a chance, then he's going to be knocking on the door."