When Drouin last met Traralgon earlier this season, they conceded seven first quarter goals and were unable to get back on even terms after that.
This time, the Hawks managed a solid start, going toe to toe with the might of the Maroons. They headed into the quarter time huddle just three points down.
But where the beginning was different, the end result was the same.
The Hawks, as they have done for most of the year, couldn't sustain the rage, losing their third straight game by 10 goals or more, this time going down 10.13 (73) to 21.8 (134).
Inaccuracy didn't help the Hawks' cause, as while they controlled the game for decent periods, they couldn't make it count on the scoreboard to truly challenge.

Gippsland Power captain Seb Amoroso was the standout for the Hawks, de