The Swans have put last weekend's first loss of the season behind them as a strong final quarter saw them able to secure their place in the grand final with a 10.11 (71) to 6.2 (38) win over the Rovers.

The Swans headed into the game without co-coach Dean Catanzariti who hurt his ankle in the major semi-final against Collingullie while Jake Villata also didn't pull up from a shoulder injury.

The Griffith side was able to bury the demons of last weekend as they got out to a 20-point lead at the first interval.

Co-coach Trevor Richards through the start was crucial to give his side confidence.

"The start was just what we wanted," he said.

"It put the pressure back on them.

"You have that one off-week after having a great season, and you just start to wonder and get some doubt, but we put that behind us."

The Rovers were able to make more of an impression in the second quarter but with both sides kicking three goals in the term to see the Swans leading by 16 points at the major break.

The Swans were able to maintain their lead of around three goals heading into the final term before closing out the before another three goals in the final term while restricting the Rovers to just the one goal saw the Griffith side book their place with a 33-point win.

Richards felt it as tough to point to just one player who really stood out.

"We had plenty of blokes who played well for us," he said.

"I don't think there was anyone who really played badly. The boys were just great all around the field."

The co-coach paid credit to the way his side approached the contest.

"Our pressure all around the ground was great," he said.

"We just kept hunting and hunting and didn't let them have any time on the board.

"They had their moments, but the boys kept their heads and played really well."

The attention will now turn to taking on Collingullie at Narrandera Sportsground next weekend in the decider.

"We have had good numbers at training all season, and now we will just see how we pull up and start preparing for next weekend," he said.

Unfortunately, it wasn't all good news for the Swans as the C grade netballers season came to a close.

After finishing the season on top of the table, the Griffith side has bowed out in straight sets after a narrow 24-23 loss to Turvey Park.

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