Joey Lussick was as surprised as anyone when he ended up kicking goals for St Helens.
The Aussie hooker slotted two important conversions in Friday’s much-needed 20-12 win over Hull FC. It was the Super League champions’ first victory in three outings and relieved some pressure on them and coach Paul Wellens. But Lussick conceded he wasn’t expecting to be taking over duties from the tee as he became the fourth player in only five games this term to have a crack.
Usual kicker Tommy Makinson had missed one effort in the first half and was nursing an injury when Saints crossed twice in five minutes just before the hour. England centre Mark Percival has also kicked goals this season but he withdrew in the warm-up due to a calf strain. Jonny Lomax is the third Saints player who’s had a shot in 2023 but he, too, gave it a miss so it was Lussick who ended up taking on the responsibility.
