FC aim to strike desired balance in grudge match

BLACK AND WHITES LOOKING FOR A BIG PERFORMANCE AT LEIGH

- By DAN TOMLINSON

John Cartwright has insisted that the level of discipline his Hull FC side showed at Leeds last Friday night has to become the norm going forward.

The Black and Whites didn't get the result at Headingley, but they were much improved, leading for much of the game before Ryan Hall's 79th-minute try.

And in the eyes of Cartwright, it's that same disciplined approach that will get the side results in the remaining 16 rounds of Super League, with the side falling out of top six positions for the first time since round two.

Looking to strike some consistency and maintain their discipline levels at Leigh this Thursday night, the Hull head coach wants his players to play with the same composure in all aspects - from how they defend to how they attack and then turn the ball over, with a high competition rate paving the way for what was statistically their best performance of the season last week.

Knowing the challenges ahead, Hull know they need to play to that level again but also strike when the opportunities arise and ensure they put teams away - a challenge and balance Cartwright has set all season.

Speaking to Hull Live, the head coach said ahead of the clash: "Last week, we just controlled the ball a little bit better. We played a little bit more conservatively, which is what you have to do to win big games.