Coming into their round six match against a spluttering Sale side, there was plenty of reason for Drouin to be confident.
Coming out of it, however, the Hawks had a reminder of just what teams can do you if you're even slightly off.
The Hawks started slow once again and were well and truly made to pay for it, falling 9.9 (56) to 16.13 (109).
The damage was all done in the first half, especially the first term, where the Magpies effectively controlled the flow of play.

Their midfield was well on top of the Hawks in the centre, in large pa