Is Aydin set for crucial Hull role?

HULL FC middle Yusuf Aydin looks set to keep the loose-forward role against Castleford Tigers on Friday night.

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Aydin started in the position against Catalans Dragons and produced a high-energy performance.

And now he looks set to get the nod again against the Fords, with the 24-year-old balancing his game well against the French side.

Reflecting on that display, John Cartwright insists it's important Aydin continues to be Aydin and doesn't attempt to mimic John Asiata, who held the role for 15 games before suffering a hamstring injury at Leigh Leopards last month.

Asiata's first diagnosis on that hamstring injury is 8-10 weeks, with Aydin, who can play long and robust minutes, doing a job in the middle of the field, set for a period in the team.