Hickey was involved in great controversy during the final round of the 2009 NRL season, in Hazem El Masri's farewell game against the New Zealand Warriors. Hickey broke through the Warriors defence with El Masri in support and ran almost fifty metres to score.
Hickey's actions during the final round of the 2009 NRL season, specifically in Hazem El Masri's farewell game against the New Zealand Warriors, were controversial. He broke through the Warriors defense with El Masri supporting him and ran almost fifty meters to score.