Dave Griffith's Hawks under-18s outfit is shooting for a fourth consecutive title after another sensational campaign.

According to Griffiths, a combination of elite-level talent and a winning culture has this group in pole position to lift another premiership in 2021, if they're given the opportunity.

A COVID-19 wave might have forced a premature end to the winter, but there's no doubt about who the premier side is.

"It's an outstanding team," Griffiths said.

"They really promote the ball, and it helps that a lot of the girls are really good touch players who have played for the state and Australia.

"The three Prestwidge girls - as well as Josie Clarke - really help drive the team forward."

In the last four seasons, Hawks have only lost one game, a testament to the tutelage of former coach Steve Pearson and now, Griffiths.

"Steve [Pearson] really helped them with their ball skills and encouraged them to use the ball," he said.

"But, we don't need to over-coach them. These girls are all committed to the club and want to win."

Attacking footy is fun to watch, but two blues have only conceded 32 points all season, 64 points better than the next best defence (St Pat's, 96).

There's a fairly big gap between Hawks and their nearest challenger as the second-placed CYMS side shapes as the biggest threat.

"They have a lot of good players too, and we've had some great battles with them," he said. It's certainly been a challenge against them."

But, it wasn't CYMS who handed Hawks their first loss in four years, it was St Pat's who capitalised on a depleted two blues in round two, claiming an 8-4 result.

As for now, the entire Group 10 competition is waiting for instructions from the powers that be, but a normal finals series feels like a long shot given the current COVID-19 climate.

Griffiths understands there might not be an opportunity for Hawks to defend their crown this season, but is excited to transition into a summer of Western Women's Rugby League as he's also involved in the Vipers program.

"I help coach the under-16s and those girls are unbelievable," he said.

"They're great to watch and they're great to coach."

That under-16s side is hoping to make improvements in 2021 as they were knocked out in the major semi final last season.

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