James Smailes gives his verdict on the Hull FC player performances in the 23-16 defeat to Wakefield at the KC Stadium.Jamie Shaul: Safe under the high ball after being tested by Wakefield and did well to set-up Ben Crooks' try, even if his pass to the centre was forward. 5Jason Crookes: A welcome return from injury, the winger ran the ball in hard inside his own half and was a bright spark at times. 5Ben Crooks: His try should have been disallowed, but he'll take it. Despite scoring his defensive contribution wasn't great. 5Kirk Yeaman: The centre was a passenger in attack and was given very little opportunity. Did come up with a potentially try-saving tackle but needs to be more involved. 5Fetuli Talanoa: The Tongan was great at times, but not so good at others in what was a mixed display. He at least looked a threat when running with the ball. 5Jordan Rankin: Took his try tally for the season to seven to stay ahead of Danny Houghton, but it wasn;t the type of commanding display Hull needed. 5Jacob Miller: The scrum-half saw the game pass him by at times, but he did take on the defensive line and is showing a willingness to be direct. 5Mickey Paea: Having made a blistering start to the season the big prop has not been at his best in recent weeks and again didn't hit the heights of the early weeks of the campaign. 5Danny Houghton: The hooker scored a good try to open the game, hanging on the shoulder of Josh Bowden using his instinct to pounce and lift a poor first half. 6Josh Bowden: Back in the starting 13 the prop couldn't celebrate a new contract in the manner he had hoped. 5Gareth Ellis: Hull's captain came up with the tackle of the game in smashing into Jarrod Sammut and stealing the ball. His work rate was not matched by many around him. 6Dean Hadley: It's been a good season personally for the young second rower and he started brightly, only to see his impact lessen as Hull struggled in the second half. 5Joe Westerman: Hull's best player in the first half, he ran the ball hard and as often as he could get his hands on it. An unfortunate collision now looks set to keep him on the sidelines for some time.6Jordan Thompson: Another one of Hull's pack who has not hit the heights of the opening weeks of the season. 5Aaron Heremaia: Arrived off the bench and brought some spark to the Hull attack. The Black and Whites were not brilliant, but were at least in control during his time on the field. 6Iafeta Paleaaesina: Hull's best prop, the impact man gave his side just that with a series of runs that sent defenders backwards. 6Chris Tuson: Another hamstring injury is a blow to the former Wigan man, who is certain to miss a reunion with the Warriors on Friday night. Needs a run in the team to get his best form. 5
