A JAKE OF ALL TRADES
Connor’s box of tricks dumps Wolves out
Black and Whites coach Andy Last had refused to reveal whether he would unleash the enigmatic ace at stand- off or full- back following injuries to Jamie Shaul and Albert Kelly.
He opted for the latter and Connor rewarded his faith with three try assists and the match- clinching touchdown.
It proved enough to extend pre- match favourites Warrington’s title drought to a 66th year – and keep alive Hull’s hopes of reaching the November 27 final at their KCOM Stadium home.
Last’s side will now face League Leaders’ Shield winners Wigan next Thursday as they look to take full advantage of the competition extending the play- offs to six teams.
Defeat will increase the pressure on Wolves coach Steve Price after his team of high- profile stars failed to make either final this year.
They trailed for the vast majority of the game and struggled to match the visitors’ intensity.
Hull had led 13- 8 after a gripping first half. They opened the scoring when Marc Sneyd switched play to the short side and Connor and Josh Griffin combined to send Bureta Faraimo over out wide.
The Wolves then had their best spell of the half, scoring twice in six minutes to briefly take the initiative.
Matty Ashton finished a smart handling move in the corner before Anthony Gelling jumped highest to take Gareth Widdop’s kick and twist over in the tackle. But the Black and Whites responded, Joe Cator first to Connor’s well- placed kick and Sneyd adding a second conversion and drop goal before the break.
And within three minutes of the restart they were over again as Connor drifted across the line before picking out Chris Satae who powered over.
Warrington were on the ropes and could have been further behind had Faraimo passed inside to Josh Griffin with the line open.
But then the home themselves back into when winger Ashton second out wide.
Stefan Ratchford’s first conversion cut the gap to five points and they had chances to move back in front.
But Sneyd steadied any Hull nerves with a 69th- minute penalty before Connor added the crowning glory. side hauled the contest grabbed his