More consistency is needed across the full league, says Barron

HULL STAR IS LEFT FRUSTRATED BY OFFICIALS' CALLS AGAINST ST HELENS

- By DAN TOMLINSON

Hull FC winger Harvey Barron has slammed the captain's challenge call that went against him during Saturday's 13-6 defeat to St Helens.

In fact, the 22-year-old has called for more consistency with decisions, particularly with what he and teammate Lewis Martin believe are a growing number of 'flops' within the game.

Airing his frustrations, Barron is adamant the wrong decision was made, with St Helens appealing a penalty after they were judged to have dragged the Hull flyer into touch.

The video referee then overturned the live decision, despite Barron insisting the 'held' call was given at the time. The player surrendered himself in order to play the ball but, in doing so, was then manhandled again and bundled over the sideline.

Speaking to the Mail, Barron gave a firm take on his version of events.

"It's frustrating," he said. "The inconsistency is definitely a big thing. You watch some games during the week, and you wonder how that was a penalty, and you then wonder how that wasn't a penalty; the one on me at the weekend (Saints' captain's challenge). I was gobsmacked that was given after I got put in touch. I couldn't believe it.