Today the boys lost their fifth away game to the Burleigh Bears at Pizzey Park, who sit comfortably in first place with 14 points
Bears proved too tough for the defending champs, sealing the match with a 34-18 scoreline after Round 8.
The Adex Wera and Rhadley Brawa captained side locked horns with their toughest competitors yet, despite scoring their first and second through Junior Rau and Wera.
It was 12-10 at halftime.
Returning for second half, the Hunters managed another try through Butler Morris to put them ahead of the Bears.