But with his maiden Premier Cricket century on Saturday against Dandenong after a string of 90-plus scores, the selectors must now rethink their position on the young Hawk batsman.

With the Hawks at 3-30 and chasing Dandenong's 255, Tormey took control and plundered the opposition, scoring 147 - including three sixes and 22 boundaries - in 204 balls. The Hawks compiled 6-257.

Aaron Dragwidge played an anchor role until he was out for 40.

The Hawks stumbled to 6-205, but with Tormey in full flight, there was still hope. He found a willing partner in captain and fellow left-hander Ben Cookson, who contributed an unbeaten 18 to see the Hawks home.

Tormey has 725 runs at an average of 56, and when combined with his 16 wickets he must be in contention for the competition's best and fairest, the Ryder Medal. Should he do that he may just become the youngest winner in the medal's illustrious history.

With one game to go, the Hawks can be proud of their three wins.

It may not look many on paper but their efforts against the backdrop of the events of last season should be greatly respected. The coaching staff and players can hold their heads high.

The seconds (167) fell well short of Dandenong's 322, the thirds got home by two wickets chasing 162, while 324 was not enough for the fourths, who lost by six wickets.