How Harvey has kicked on

YOUNG GUN ON THE RISE AT FC

- By DAN TOMLINSON [e-mail] @hulllive

It's almost three years since Harvey Barron made a tryscoring debut for Hull FC away in the French heat.

That day, it was a new venue for the club, who paved their way to victory over Toulouse Olympique at the Stade Ernest Wallon.

But Barron, still only 22 years old, is wise enough to know it's not always plain sailing. In fact, the Hull academy product has had his fair share of adversity, but he’s always bounced back.

That was the case from his home debut and second Super League appearance against Wakefield Trinity - Thursday night's opponents - with the then teenager having a tough night at the office, and in particular under the high ball.

But now in 2025, it’s fair to say the tall, athletic winger has come on leaps and bounds. Better equipped as both a player and as a person, Barron, handed the number two shirt this year and now very much part of Hull's first team under John Cartwright, is in a good place, and he’s determined to keep it that way.

Speaking ahead of today’s clash, a big one in the race for the Super League playoffs this year, Barron said: "I remember walking out and all the fans were there, my family were in the stands, and then I don’t remember much other than the balls going up in the air and then bouncing all around me. I try to forget the rest of it.