Rugby league fans have chosen their best prop in Super League so far this season and looking at the stats, there can be only one name.
Hull FC’s Herman Ese’ese has started the 2025 in superb fashion, scoring three tries in the league and making 37 tackle busts, averaging at just over six per game.
With 98 carries making 735 metres, that’s an average of 7.5 metres gained per carry on top of four clean breaks.
His fifteen offloads make him joint-top of the stats alongside Catalans Dragons’ Tevita Pangai Jr.
He’s also helped the Black and Whites out in defence, making 168 tackles.
In his debut season with Hull FC last year, Ese’ese picked up both the Players’ Player and Supporters’ Player of the Year awards at the club and looks to be continuing in fine form in 2025 so far.
He’s also been rewarded with a contract extension, keeping him at the Airlie Birds until the end of the 2029 season, much to the delight of Hull FC fans.
Rugby League and Hull FC fans alike agree that right now, he’s the best prop in Super League.
Here are the best of the reactions from our Facebook page and across social media.
Hull FC and rugby league fans pick Herman Ese’ese as Super League’s best prop in 2025
When asked if the Hull FC man was the best prop in Super League on current form, the responses were fairly unanimous.
Tom Dawes: Not even a debate, best prop in the league by a mile.
John Sammy Lloyd: Best prop by a country mile at present time. Long may it continue.
RobinNicoline Goodfellow: Just goes to show what an intelligent coach can do in getting the best out of his players.
Chris McWatt: He’s certainly up there. I think anyone would welcome him to their team. Big, strong, runs well, and plays decent minutes. Even as a Rovers fan, you’ve got to applaud good players even if he plays for the old enemy!
Paul Brown: Watched him against Wakey, the lad takes some stopping.
Ernie Lowe: Definitely, his breaking of the tackle and offloading is next to none. Outstanding player.
Dave Phillips: This guy could be a true Hull legend in the making. We need to do whatever is necessary to hold onto him for many years.
Peter Bell: He’s the best I’ve seen play against my team (Wakefield) so far this season.
Dan Baillie: On current form, yes 100%.
Colin Hannon: I would say he’s the form prop.
Roy Bailey: Definitely, he is a fantastic player. Thank goodness he is in black and white!
Gregan Clarkson: Can’t name a better one at present.
