James Smailes and Charlie Mullan give their verdicts on the Hull FC and Hull KR derby performances.Hull FCJamie Shaul: A threat when joining the line, Shaul also contributed in defence when the game was tight with two plays deny Rovers potential try scoring opportunities. 8Tom Lineham: Bookended the second half with two tries. The first was a gift by Setaimata Sa, the second was one of his own making as he raced 90 metres down field and held off to would-be tacklers to score. 8Setaimata Sa: Revelled in his first KC derby game, using his aggressive nature to produce a series of thundering tackles. Also ran the ball very well and capped a great display with a well taken try and an assist. 8Kirk Yeaman: Involved in a fight with half the Rovers team after Tom Lineham scored his first try, the centre will have to nervously wait to see if there is any punishment from the RFL next week. 8Fetuli Talanoa: His standout display was typified in the first half. Having chased down a KR kick to the corner he carried the ball back strongly, then a tackle later was carting it up again to make precious metres. 9Jordan Rankin: In a game that was all about physicality there wasn't a lot of finesse on show and the Aussie didn't get to show off too much. Still, a good display. 7Richard Horne: Playing in his final derby game, the veteran stand-off was denied a dream finish late on as Liam Salter clattered into him as a try looked on. 7Liam Watts: Strong through the middle, the prop played a big part in helping Hull get on the front foot early in the game. 8Danny Houghton: Brought real energy in middle going forward and a dependability in defence, but also kicked the ball reasonably well. 8Josh Bowden: The young forward did well to get the better of his opposite numbers as Hull started brightly, with the tome set for the rest of the match. 7Gareth Ellis: A man of the match display from the captain who looked like a man on aa mission. Aggressive in defence, he was equally strong in attack. 9Jordan Thompson: Made a welcome return to the side with a good try as he first broke the KR defensive line, then weaved his way over for a score that took Hull clear. 7Joe Westerman: Enjoyed the physical approach of the game as he got involved in the big hit-ups, but there was still time to get his hands on the ball too. 8Chris Green: Used his size to help Hull maintain their go-forward and was needed to play more minutes than maybe had been first expected. 7Iafeta Paleaaesina: Arrived on the field in the first half with a real energy, but was soon hobbling off with an injury which ended his game and reduced Hull's interchange options. 6Aaron Heremaia: A bright contribution either side of half-time, the Kiwi enjoyed his last derby game as he was his usually busy and energetic self around the ruck. 7Mickey Paea: Having not been at his best in recent weeks, the prop returned to form against his old club. Making countless hard yards in the middle, he pushed KR back time and again. 8Hull KRGreg Eden: Spilled the ball far too often even when he wasn't tackled. 3Omari Caro: Not a happy return to action and was exposed on left hand side more than once. 4Kris Welham: Ran the ball well but could have done better for a couple of Hull's tries on Rovers' left. 4Liam Salter: One of a few KR players to emerge with an credit and his try-saving hit on Richard Horne was a highlight. 5Ade Gardner: Concussed in the first half and will have been glad not to be involved in a disastrous second. 4Travis Burns: Couldn't get things going when his team needed him to create so etching from nothing. 4Kris Keating: Fell into old habits and failed to rise to the occasion when he was needed most. 4Jason Netherton: Started the game strongly but couldn't do much to stop Hull getting on top. 4Josh Hodgson: Won't have enjoyed any of his last derby in an unusual off-day for the hooker. 4Mick Weyman: A stray offload to Danny Houghton early on stopped a promising move and couldn't really get going. 4Jason Chan: A much quieter performance from the on loan Huddersfield player who took out Omari Caro in the build up to Tom Lineham's second try. 4Neville Costigan: Made four errors including two in as many minutes in the second half to sum up KR's night. 3Adam Walker: Came off the bench to make 116 metres, the best for a KR forward, let down by others. 4James Green: Made 10 metres a carry when he came off the bench, but the rot had already started. 4Kevin Larroyer: Started on the bench and didn't make any mistakes and his side dearly needed another derby try from him. 4Jordan Cox: Showed good glimpses at times, but found the going tough more often than not. 4
