The tables were turned on Saturday as the McDonald Stratford football team suffered their biggest loss of the season at the hands of Hawera.
It was a game where Hawera dominated in both halves, reversing what has been the norm in Stratford's previous encounters with them.
Stratford had a major problem with injuries and player availability, which meant the field was not the usual, however that was no reason for the huge loss. The main contributing factor was once again Stratford mentally imploding.
There was still some flashes of inspiration and controlled possession but these were either shut down or forced out of play by a controlled Hawera.
At half time Hawera were 4:0 up and looked as fresh as ever.