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It wasn’t the prettiest performance but the Hawks were looking good for the win at 3/4 time. Forgive the spoilers but that joy turned out to be short lived, as the Giants ran over the top of the Hawks, erasing a 28 point deficit on their way to a 2 point win. To pinch a phrase off our own Mr. Klibansky. Punished.

Danny Prins and Darren Levin gave themselves a day to let the emotions settle, and hopefully came through with some measured and honest takes on why and how the Hawks let this one slip. It was incredibly disappointing and yet still a fantastic earning experience at the same time. But did the Hawks cost themselves a top 8 spot?

Key talking points:

* The fallout from that last quarter, what or who was to blame;

* The reasons for why the Hawks are chasing Tom Barrass were on display;

* Why did the run stop?

* The Hawks having control but not being able to put the game away;

* Key performers for the Hawks;

* Josh Weddle, is his versatility almost hurting him?

* And so much more…

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